Bybrik or Marriwal Sheep Breed
The breed is mainly raised for lamb production. The breed has very high economic returns by selling male animals at the age of 6-8 months. The animal has high trader preference and mostly reaches the market of Iran and the Middle East. The crop reaches early in the market because of the early breeding season of Musakhaili sheep. The milk of the breed is not used for family needs and allows the lambs.
Phenotypic characteristics: The breed is medium in size and needs a lesser amount of feed. The sheep’s color is usually white with a black muzzle and ears. Some specimens with spotted bodies and blackheads are also found, mainly in Barkhan and Musakhail areas. The tribes of the breed are mainly Marri, Bugti, Masurri, Kethran, Buzdar, Syed, and Mikhail.
Vegetation of the habitat
The vegetation liked by the breed is Sargari, Barwazi, Gandali, Murgha, Pah, Spanda, and Ghalmai (all flora are written with their local names in Pashtu).
Population
The population of the breed is almost 2.7 million and the trend is increasing.
Special Traits
- Highly adapted to the drought conditions
- The tail is smaller, compact, and less fatty, making it easy to climb on a mountain
- Hardy to water scarcity and weather intensities
- High meat preference for barbecue
- Very high demand in Iran and the Gulf because of taste and marbling
- Having very appreciable compensation growth
Economic Importance
The breed is mainly raised for lamb production. The breed has very high economic returns by selling male animals at the age of 6-8 months. The animal has high trader preference and mostly reaches the market of Iran and the Middle East. The crop reaches early in the market because of the early breeding season of Musakhaili sheep. The milk of the breed is not used for family needs and allows the lambs. The wool has no higher economic importance and is mainly sent to the market of Punjab province and is usually used in the carpet industry.
