Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Nondescript composite of breeds derived from the Indian continent
Other name
LID, Nil
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The population of pure Local Indian Dairy is decreasing due to its very poor milk production compared to Dairy Crossbred cattle.
Additional information comments
Most of the Local Indian Dairy population has been crossbred with temperate breeds using artificial insemination.
Adaptability to specific environment
Very adaptable to the Malaysian (hot-humid) climate and can live on poor quality forages.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show a high degree of resistance against tick borne and parasitic diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is reasonably fertile and has good mothering abilities.
Special characteristic of product
Very high milk fat (4.5 - 4.8%).
Other special qualities
Animals have poor temperament and poor dairy character.
Reference for special qualities
Rajagobal K.M. (1969). A comparative study of the performance of temperate crossbred and the Local Indian Dairy - type cattle. Kajian Veterinaire, Malaysia-Singapore, 2 (2), 76-82.
Color comments
uni coloured or multi coloured: white, grey, brown or a mixture of these
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Animals have horns with pointed tips, usually curved outwards and upwards
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
108
Weight males
398.00
Weight females
330.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu with large hump, well developed dewlap, black skin, large horizontally directed ears and rounded back.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The LID breed is of mixed ancestry. Indian migrants brought Hallikar, Ongole and Kankrej from South India during the early part of the 20th century. The random intercrossing of these breeds has resulted in the LID breed.
Year of origin
1880
Import
Mixture of zebu breeds imported from Southern India since 1880.
Location within country
LID cattle are found mainly in the western part of Peninsula Malaysia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
