Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Originating from India/Pakistan - large numbers in Central and Southern areas of Pakistan, and in Punjab/Bihar/Uttar Pradesh in India.
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Montgomery, Lola, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
No pure Sahiwal herd exists.
Additional information comments
In the 1950's and 1960's, the Sahiwal was used in crossbreeding with local breeds. Subsequently it was used as a foundation breed in the development of the Mafriwal.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to tropical environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to tick borne diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Satisfactory breeder.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent zebu dairy breed.
Other special qualities
Excellent in crossbreeding with temperate breeds such as the Holstein, to produce a tropically well-adapted yet high producing dairy animal.
Reference for special qualities
CHEAH P.F. and KUMAR R.A. (1984). Preliminary observations on the performance of Sahiwal x Bos taurus dairy cattle. Malaysian Veterinary Journal 16(1): 1-7.
Color comments
Red or light red in color. Some animals with patches of white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Short, thick and blunt, curving upwards, forwards and inwards.
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
120
Weight males
430.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
zebu, medium sized breed, medium-sized forehead, wedge-shaped barrel, short legs, long tail, well-developed udder. dairy-type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported from Pakistan and India in 1900 - 1930: to date no pure-bred animals exist; Semen imported from Kenya - Kenyan Sahiwal in mid 1980's.
Year of origin
1900
Import
Imported since 1900 from Sahiwal breed of Pakistan and India. Imported in 2 shipments from 1985 (approximately) from Sahiwal breed of Kenya.
Location within country
Used as a foundation breed in the development of the Malaysian Friesian Sahiwal (Mafriwal) cattle breed. Nucleus herd of Mafriwal in Kluang, Johore. Other Mafriwal animals distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
