Abstract
The research was conducted to investigate the characteristics of local prospective broodstock sheep raised in the highlands and lowlands from 30th May to 28th June 2018 in Bantarujeg and Jatitujuh District of Majalengka Regency, West Java Province. This location was selected based on the consideration that the area had the highest population of livestock. The livestock observed were local female sheep raised in the highland regions as many as 60 livestock in addition to 60 lowland livestock with the age range of livestock in two different areas were ≥ 1 year. This research employed purposive sampling by survey method. The observed variables were shoulder height, torso circumference, waist width, body weight, pelvic width, inner chest width, chest width, and waist circumference as well as limbs length. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that local female sheep raised in the highlands had higher body size and body weight compared to local female sheep raised in the lowlands.
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