Waziri (sheep)

Waziri (sheep)

Waziri (Urdu: وزیری ) is breed of sheep in Waziristan, FATA, Pakistan

The Waziri is a fat tailed mutton/wool type. They are found in the Waziristan area and Bannu District in NWF Province in Pakistan. They are a medium size with a white body coat with a black or black spotted head. The wool yield is 1.5 kg (fine; fiber diameter 32.9m). They have a muscular body, small ears and a heavy fat tail reaching the hocks

External links

* [http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/waziri/ Waziri Sheep]


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