BHARAT MERINO is a fine wool sheep breed. This sheep comprises 75 per cent exotic fine wool inheritance in the coarse wool breeds. The average weight at birth is 4.3 kg; at 3 months, it ranges from 15- 20 kg; at 6 months is 25 kg and at yearling stage is 35-40 kg. Bharat Merino rams produce on an average about 4.5 kg and ewes about 3.0 kg greasy fleeces per year. The wool has a staple length of around 9.4 cm, fibre diameter of 20 and modulation of less than one percent. The wool obtained is of very fine quality. The animal's utility value doubles when it is used for meat purposes.