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Ganjam Sheep Breed of Odisha – Characteristics, Origin & Meat Production

ByRakesh Kumar 06/13/202505/15/2025Updated On 05/15/202506/13/2025

Ganjam Sheep Breed of Odisha – Characteristics

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Ganjam Sheep Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 87,597 in 2013)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Ovis Species: Ovis aries
Breed Type	Meat-purpose breed
Alternate Names	None recorded
Origin	Odisha, India
Breeding Tract	Primary: Ganjam district Other Districts: Koraput, Phulbani, Puri
Geographical Range	Longitude: 84°50′ to 85°50′ E Latitude: 19°00′ to 19°50′ N
Main Uses	Meat production
Physical Traits	Color: Brown to dark tan coat, may have white spots Horns: Present in males (2 horns) Size: Medium-sized Ears: Medium-sized (13 cm), drooping Head: Slightly convex nose line Coat: Hairy and short (not woolly)
Morphology (Male Avg.)	Height: 66.41 cm Body Length: 60.42 cm Heart Girth: 70.18 cm Weight: 24.18 kg
Performance	Litter Size: 1 lamb Other performance data not available
Management	System: Extensive Mobility: Stationary Feeding: Grazing-based
Population	2013: 87,597 (Govt. of India Survey)
The Rajasthan Express: Ganjam Sheep Breed Details

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Discover the Ganjam sheep, a hardy meat breed native to Odisha’s Ganjam, Koraput, Phulbani, and Puri districts. Learn about its morphology, adaptability, and population status.
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