Tharparkar
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_1700_THARPARKAR_03028
Transboundary name
Thari
Other name
Grey Sindhi, White Sindhi, Thari
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to a dry hot arid climate. The animals are well adapted to desert conditions.
Reference for special qualities
National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal. Bikaner Veterinary College, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner
Color comments
uni coloured: grey, white with neck and head dark grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Horns curve gradually upward and outward with blunt points inclined inward
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
120
Weight males
544.00
Weight females
357.00
Other specific visible traits
medium sized dewlap, large dropping ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1979
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Thari
Location within country
Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar districts of Rajasthan, and Kutch region of Gujarat
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Taylor
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black, grey, red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
no hump
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of 4 Shorthorn and channel island bulls and local Zebu cattle
Year of origin
1856
Location within country
Patna, Bihar
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sunandini
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Transboundary name
Sunandini
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: shades of fawn, brown or grey-brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Swiss Brown (5/8) and local Zebu
Year of origin
1966
Location within country
Kerala
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Son Valley
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
local variety
Location within country
Madhya Pradesh
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Siri
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_2221_SIRI_03027
Transboundary name
Siri
Other name
Trahbum
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
adapted well to the agro-climatic conditions of this region
Color comments
multi coloured: usually black-and-white or red-and-white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
outward, forward, upward and inward
Wither height males
120
Wither height females
119
Weight males
453.50
Weight females
362.90
Other specific visible traits
Zebu with cervico-thoracic hump, hill type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
possibly has some Tibetan blood
Location within country
Sikkim; and Darjeeling district of West Bengal
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Shweta Kapila
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Language
Hindi
Description
Accession No. INDIA_CATTLE_3500_SHWETAKAPILA_03048
Other name
Gaunthi/Gavthi dhavi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Ears a. Length (cm) 8-14 b. Orientation (Horizontal/Drooping) Horizontal Body a. Hump (Large/Medium/Small) Small to medium in males and small in females b. Dewlap (Large/Medium/Small) Medium in males and small to medium in females
Additional information comments
As these animals are reared particularly for milk purpose, farmers don’t utilise for other works like ploughing, threshing and field work purpose
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to humid conditions of Western Ghat Heat tolerance-Excellent
Specific resistance or tolerance
No specific
Specific reproductive characteristic
Not known
Special characteristic of product
Not known
Other special qualities
NA
Reference for special qualities
NA
Color comments
Colour a. Coat White b. Muzzle Whitish brown c. Eyelids Brown d. Tail Switch White to brownish white e. Hooves Greyish white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
a. Colour Greyish white b. Size (cm) 20-27 c. Shape (Straight/Curved) Mostly straight and maybe slightly curved d. Orientation Upward and outward
Wither height males
113
Wither height females
107.42
Weight males
382.80
Weight females
276.60
Other specific visible traits
Head -Triangular shaped, having slight furrow at centre with straight forehead
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
In konkan region of Goa
Import
No
Location within country
North Goa and South Goa districts of Goa
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shahabadi
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Other name
Gangatiri
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
similar to Hariana
Location within country
western Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sanchori
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Other name
Marwari
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Kankrej
Location within country
Jodhpur, Rajasthan,
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sahiwal
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
