Local Indian Dairy
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
Kedah-Kelantan
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Other name
KK
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very well adapted to the Malaysian environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show a high degree of disease resistance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed shows a high fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually red or reddish-dun <br>multi coloured: red, brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
102
Wither height females
96
Weight males
250.00
Weight females
200.00
Other specific visible traits
often dwarf type in eastern Malaysia, Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed cattle. Descended from Thai.
Location within country
northern, eastern and central part of Peninsula Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Holstein Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Individual cows need to be better housed and fed as compared to indigenous cattle breeds.
Additional information comments
Currently, some entrepreneurs are farming Holstein Friesian cattle under environmentally-controlled housing.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed needs high-input, shaded environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed exhibits less tolerance to tropical diseases and needs to be better managed and fed as compared to indigenous breeds.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Heat stress can depress reproductive performance. Hence heat stress needs to be reduced using better housing.
Special characteristic of product
High milk yield.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
135
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
taurus, large breed, milk-type, black & white coloration
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported mainly from Australia, New Zealand, United States of America (semen) and Canada (Semen).
Year of origin
1970
Import
Since 1970's, live Friesian cattle from Australia. Since 1970's, frozen Holstein semen from Canada. Since 1990's, frozen Holstein semen from the United States.
Location within country
Mainly in states of Melaka, Kedah and Perak.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Gir
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Transboundary name
Gir
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours, usually red and speckled white/red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
large heads, bulging foreheads, narrow face, long pendulous ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Brazil; originating from the Indian sub-continent: used for the Mafriwal Breed Development Project
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Droughtmaster
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Droughtmaster
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Gemas Livestock Breeding Center in Gemas, Johore.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Charolais
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
fr.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Charoke
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Synthetic breed developed at the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute for use in producing feedlot cattle (terminal crosses).
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Burmese Gaur
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Burmese Gaur
Other name
Pyaung, Pyoung, Pyun, Burmese Bison
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are reported to have a high tolerance to bad climate and tough tropical conditions (wet and hot). They can live on high lands with a slope of 50 to 60 degrees and at altitudes of 1 500 m asl.
Special characteristic of product
These animals produce good, tasty meat and leather of good quality.
Other special qualities
The Burmese Gaur is the third largest animal after the rhino and elephant. It feeds mainly on natural grasses and leaves from trees.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
750.00
Other specific visible traits
very big animals
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
The Gaur is the largest of the Asiatic bovids. Two subspecies are recognised, B. g.gaurus (India, Nepal) and B. g. laosiensis (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and West Malaysia).
Location within country
West Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Brakmas
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Synthetic beef breed (Kedah-Kelantan x Brahman) was developed by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Banteng
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Banteng
Other name
Banteng Sondaicus Schlegel and Müller, Banteng Babteng Wagner
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: black or brown with white stockings, rump patch
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
wild species Bos (Bibos) javanicus (d'Alton)
Location within country
Mainly Bali, Kalimantan, Lombok,
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
