Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_1617_SAHIWAL_03026
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Lola, Montgomery, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
uni coloured: usually reddish-dun but sometimes pale red or brown mixed with white markings.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short and stumpy. Outwards, upwards and then inwards
Wither height males
170
Wither height females
124
Weight males
544.00
Weight females
327.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, Brownish red colour, shades may vary from a mahogany red brown to more greyish red. Short horns and loose skin.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed derives its name from Sahiwal area in Montgomery district of Punjab (Currently in Pakistan)
Location within country
Along the Indo-Pak border in Amritsar and Ferozepur districts of Punjab, and Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
