Milk

Sahiwal

Also known as: Lambi Bar, Montgomery, Lola

Regarded as the best indigenous dairy breed of India. Sahiwal is used across Asia and Africa to grade up local cattle because it combines high yield with tropical hardiness.

SAHIWAL

Physical Characteristics

Colour: reddish dun to pale red, sometimes with white patches
Loose, pliable skin with a heavy dewlap and large sheath
Massive body with short legs and a stumpy appearance
Horns are short and thick; often loose horns in females
Calm, lethargic temperament — easy to handle

Benefits for Farmers

Highest milk yield among Indian zebu breeds under village conditions

Strong resistance to ticks, parasites and tropical disease

Widely used in crossbreeding programmes for tropical dairying

Maintains yield on ordinary green fodder and crop residue

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Breed Profile

Species: Cattle
Utility: Milk
Home Tract: Fazilka and Ferozepur districts; originally the Montgomery region
Found In: Punjab Haryana Rajasthan
Yield: 2,000–3,000 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat

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