Garole
Also known as: Bengal Sheep, Sundarbans Sheep
A micro-sheep of the Sundarbans with worldwide scientific importance: it carries the FecB (Booroola) fertility gene, which has been used to raise lambing rates in sheep across the globe.
Garole
Physical Characteristics
- Very small — 10–12 kg (female), 14–16 kg (male)
- Colour: white, sometimes black or brown
- Short body, small ears, males may have small horns
- Carries the FecB prolificacy gene
Benefits for Farmers
One of the most prolific sheep in the world — triplets are common
Source of the FecB gene used globally to boost flock fertility
Adapted to saline, waterlogged delta grazing and high humidity
Tiny body size means very low feed and housing cost
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Sheep
- Utility
- Mutton
- Home Tract
- Sundarbans delta — South and North 24 Parganas
- Found In
- West Bengal
- Yield
- Regularly gives 2–3 lambs per lambing, twice a year
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