Abstract
This article describes the characteristics of Lohi sheep along with husbandry practices, phenotypic measurements and their production and reproduction performance. The Lohi is one of the best sheep breeds of Pakistan. This breed is found in the central districts of Punjab. Its rapid body growth coupled with good quality meat are the main characteristics of this breed. Lohi sheep are large, having deep and massive body, weighing on average 45-62 kg. The general body colour is white with a .large reddish brown head having .long and drooping ears. The tail is short, thick and stumpy. The average body weight at birth, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age IS 3.59::!:0.69, 15±0.20, 26.5±3.56, 30.4±0.40 and 33.4±0.46 kg respectively. Kev words: husbandrv oractices, Lohi sheen, nroduction performance
