Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
Registered as breed with accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_0400_GIR_03007
Transboundary name
Gir
Other name
Bhodali, Desan, Gujarati, Sorathi, Kathiwari
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are adapted to their local environment (dry, hot climate, semi-desert).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for a long breeding season.
Reference for special qualities
Gujarat Agricultural University, Ahemdabad. Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, white with black patches
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns point downward and backwards and have pointed tips
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
121
Weight males
544.00
Weight females
310.00
Other specific visible traits
hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1969
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed pure breed
Location within country
Junagarh, Bhavnagar and Amreli districts of Gujarat
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
