Topic : Indigenous dairy breeds of cattle
1. Sahiwal
- Best indigenous dairy breed :
- Another Name of Breed known as {Source: https://www.agricoachingdelhi.in/}
- Lola (loose skin)
- Lambi Bar
- Montgomery {Asked in IBPS AFO 2014}
- Multani
- Teli
- Originated : Montgomery region (Asked in BHU General Agriculture 2016)
- Colour :
- reddish dun or pale red, sometimes flashed with white patches.
- Heavy breed with symmetrical body having loose skin.
- Average milk yield of this breed : 1400 and 2500 kg per lactation. {Asked in IBPS AFO 2013}
- Age at first calving ranges : 37 to 48 months
- Calving interval : 430 to 580 days.
2. Red Sindhi
- Another Name of Breed known as
- Red Karachi and
- Sindhi and
- Mahi.
- Originated : Karachi and Hyderabad (Pakistan) regions
- Colour :
- red with shades varying from dark red to light, strips of white.
- Average milk yield ranges from 1250 to 1800 kg per lactation.
- Age at first calving ranges 39-50 months {Asked in IBPS AFO 2016}
- Inter calving period from 425-540 days.
3. Gir
- Another Name of Breed known as
- Bhadawari
- Desan
- Gujarati
- Kathiawari
- Surati
- This is known for its hardiness and disease resistance {Source: https://www.agricoachingdelhi.in/}
- Originated : Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat
- Colour :
- white with dark red or chocolate-brown patches
- Horns are peculiarly curved, giving a ‘half moon’ appearance.{Asked in IBPS AFO 2013}
- Average milk yield ranges from 1200-1800 kgs per lactation.
- Age at first calving 45-54 months and inter calving period from 515 to 600 days.{Asked in IBPS AFO 2017}
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