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Vembur sheep status
April 13 , 2025
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- Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts hosts the Vembur sheep (‘Pottu aadu’).
- The name comes from its unique coat pattern, featuring white fur adorned with irregular reddish-brown patches, and in rare cases black fawn patches.
- These distinct markings set them apart from other sheep breeds in India.
- The Vembur sheep is also one of Tamil Nadu’s five indigenous hair sheep breeds, alongside Madras Red, Macheri, Chevvadu, and Kilakarasal.
- Its medium-sized drooping ears, short thin tails, and tall lean bodies make them easily recognisable.
- The breed’s natural resilience and adaptability to dry climate makes it ideal for the rain-fed agricultural regions.
- Recognising its uniqueness, the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources officially registered the breed in 2007.
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