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Gaddi Sheep Breed: Characteristics, Uses & Distribution

ByRakesh Kumar 05/30/202506/18/2025Updated On 06/18/202505/30/2025

Gaddi Sheep Breed: Characteristics

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Gaddi Sheep Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population data available)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Ovis Species: Ovis aries
Breed Type	Wool and Meat (Dual-purpose)
Alternate Names	Bhadarwah, Chamba Gaddi, Kashmiri
Origin	Named after the Gaddi tribes who maintain these animals
Breeding Tract	Primary: Himachal Pradesh (Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Lahul & Spiti)
Geographical Range	Longitude: 74°54′ to 76°20′ E Latitude: 31°50′ to 32°43′ N
Main Uses	Wool production, Meat
Physical Traits	Color: Usually white (tan, brown, black or mixtures also seen) Horns: Present in both sexes (rams: 18.5cm curved; ewes: 6.4cm small) Size: Medium-sized with small ears Wool: Relatively fine and dense fleece
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 59.05 cm (Male), 57.83 cm (Female) Body Length: 70.41 cm (Male), 69.52 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 67.97 cm (Male), 65.90 cm (Female) Weight: 26.59 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 3.41 kg (Male), 3.16 kg (Female)
Performance	Age at First Parturition: 23.75 months Parturition Interval: 12.33 months Litter Size: 1 lamb Fleece Weight: 1-1.5 kg/year Staple Length: 5.7 cm Fiber Diameter: 28.52 µ
Management	System: Extensive Mobility: Stationary & Transhumant Feeding: Grazing-based
Population	2004: 1,100,000 (NBAGR Symposium) 2013: 295,010 (Govt. of India Survey)
The Rajasthan Express: Gaddi Sheep Breed Details

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Discover the Gaddi sheep breed: medium-sized, wool-producing sheep native to Himachal Pradesh and Jammu. Learn about their traits, uses, and habitat.
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Rakesh Kumar

I am Rakesh Kumar, hailing from Rajasthan, and I proudly serve as a Private Veterinary Livestock Inspecter . With years of experience in the field, I am passionate about promoting the health and welfare of animals. As the administrator of The Rajasthan Express website, I am committed to delivering accurate and valuable insights into veterinary science and animal care.