Introduction of Farahani sheep breed, it is a native breed of Central Province. So that more than 30% of the population of these sheep can be seen in this province. It is interesting to know that this breed is a dual purpose sheep. Because they have high meat production and high quality wool. That is why they are classified as meat-wool breed. Of course, although the quality of Farahani sheep’s wool is world-renowned, usually among livestock farmers, the amount of meat produced by these sheep is more important.
Why Farahani sheep breed?
In general, buying live sheep is done for two purposes. Usually, people who are interested in animal husbandry get income by buying live sheep and raising them, and some others buy live sheep just to sacrifice in religious ceremonies or to consume their daily meat. It is important for both groups of people to have an affordable and suitable choice. This is where the importance of Farahani sheep becomes clear. Due to their characteristics, these sheep are suitable and affordable for both groups.
About the original birthplace of Farahani sheep
As we said, Farahani sheep are native to Central Province. This province is one of the successful provinces in the field of livestock and agriculture. In general, there are about 4 million live sheep of different breeds in this province, of course, only 30% of them are Farahani sheep breed. Since this breed of Iranian sheep grew in a semi-desert, cold and mountainous climate, they have high physical resistance and adaptability.
Appearance characteristics of Farahani breed sheep
The wool of these sheep is white. Of course, under the sunlight, sometimes the color of their wool can be seen as pea color.
Farahani sheep have small ears.
Both Farahani ewe and Farahani ram have no horns.
The tail of Farahani sheep is round, small and one piece, and the coccyx is branched from the middle.
Black spots can be seen around the eyes and muzzle of Farahani sheep.
Are Farahani sheep among the multiple sheep?
It is interesting to know that for the purpose of fattening, in addition to producing suitable meat, multiple birth is also very important. Because the multiple birth of a breed helps the ranchers to buy several live sheep, own several lambs and achieve great profit and income. Therefore, it is necessary to know that the Farahani sheep breed is not a multi-twin sheep breed. The percentage of twins in this breed is only 3.5% and this number is very small compared to the percentage of twins in other breeds.
The weight of the Farahani sheep breed
As you know, one of the most important things that directly affects the price of live livestock is the weight of live sheep. That is why you should have enough information about the weight of the sheep breed you are getting. The weight of a newborn lamb in this breed is 3.6 kg. The weight of the six-month-old male lamb is 28 kg and the female is 27 kg. Also, the weight of Farahani ewe is 42 kg and the weight of Farahani ram is 52 kg. Finally, it is necessary to know that this breed has the ability to increase daily weight up to 214 grams in the fattening season. Therefore, even though Farahani sheep have a good weight and are a good option for livestock farmers, their price is also higher.
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