Morphometric Characteristics in Local Sheep and Nonlocal Sheep

Abstract

The objectives of the research were to find out the morphometric characteristics (qualitative and quantitative traits) in local sheep, especially Fat-tailed sheep (JFTS) and nonlocal sheep (Texel sheep). The observation was done in 24 FTS ewe and 39 Texel ewe. Variables in this research was the qualitative characteristics of adult FTS ewe including the color of white wool, the shape of the long head, and erect/droopy ears, while in adult Texel ewe it is the color of white wool and brownish, the shape of the head is the majority medium, erect/droopy ear. Quantitative characteristic of adult FTS include head length 19.58 ± 0.82 cm,