Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Sahiwal
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Lola, Montgomery, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
the breed is good milkers than the local zebu, Produces relatively small calves with easy calving.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to tick borne diseases.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent dairy breed.
Color comments
Their colour can range from reddish brown through to the more predominant red, with varying amounts of white on the neck, and the underline. In males the colour darkens towards the extremities, such as the head, legs and tail
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Rudmentary thick at base, usually are dehorned and looks polled.
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
120
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Punjab region of Pakstan/Sahiwal District,
Import
1939-1963 Imported breed from Pakstan to Kenya 60 males and 12 females and Tanzanian imported the breed from Kenya
Location within country
Northen Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
