Marwari sheep

Marwari
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk
Other names	Marwadi (in northern Gujarat); Layda;
Country of origin	India
Distribution	Marwar region, Rajasthan; Ajmer District, Rajasthan; Udaipur District, Rajasthan;
Use	wool
Traits
Weight	Male: 31 kg; Female: 26 kg;
Height	Male: 62 cm; Female: 59 cm;
Wool colour	white
Face colour	black
Horn status	hornless in both sexes
	Sheep; Ovis aries;

The Marwari is an Indian breed of domestic sheep. It originates in, and is named for, the Marwar region of south-western Rajasthan, in the north-west of India. It is reared in the five principal districts of Marwar – Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali – and also in some neighbouring districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Traits

Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^: 60
Other names	Marwadi (in northern Gujarat)^: 314 Layda^: 846
Country of origin	India
Distribution	Marwar region, Rajasthan Ajmer District, Rajasthan Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Use	wool
Weight	Male: 31 kg Female: 26 kg
Height	Male: 62 cm Female: 59 cm
Wool colour	white
Face colour	black
Horn status	hornless in both sexes
Sheep Ovis aries