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Desi

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
These animals are more resistant than the imported strains.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females go broody.
Other special qualities
The animals can survive well under rural scavenging conditions. 45% of the demand for eggs and poultry of Pakistan are met by Desi chicken.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.00
Weight females
1.00
Other specific visible traits
naked neck in few animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Aseel

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Transboundary name
Aseel
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live in rough and tough conditions of rural areas.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females go broody.
Avian classification
indigenous
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Thari

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Transboundary name
Thari
Other name
Grey Sindhi, Tharparkar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
South-eastern Sind
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Sahiwal

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
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: rarely white <br>multi coloured: usually reddish-dun usually with white markings
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
170
Wither height females
130
Weight males
544.00
Weight females
408.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Breed originated in South Punjab.
Location within country
southern Punjab
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Rojhan

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The bullocks are suitable for work in hilly areas.
Color comments
multi coloured: usually red with white markings, sometimes white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
medium sized horns tapering at tips
Wither height males
120
Wither height females
107
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
267.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, hill type, large hump, extensive dewlap
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
similar to Lohani
Location within country
Suleman Khan in Punjab Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Red Sindhi

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Red Sindhi
Other name
Red Karachi, Sindhi, Malir
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
132
Wither height females
115
Weight males
530.00
Weight females
325.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, medium dewlap
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
western Sind, Baluchistan
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Nondescript

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Other name
Desi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Location within country
country-wide These cattle are derivatives of local breeds in a given area..
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Lohani

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Other name
Acchai
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
These sure-footed animals are suitable for light work in hilly areas.
Color comments
multi coloured: usually red with white patches
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short thick horns
Wither height males
112
Wither height females
102
Weight males
315.00
Weight females
253.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, well developed hump, moderate dewlap
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
hill type, similar to Rojhan
Location within country
Loralai District in Baluchistan Province and Dera Ismail Khan
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Kankaraj

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Jersey

Country

Specie

ISO3
PAK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
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