Red Sindhi
Also known as: Malir, Red Karachi
A compact, deep red dairy breed prized for consistent yield in hot, humid conditions. It is one of the most heat-tolerant dairy breeds in the world.
RED SINDHI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: deep, rich red — varies from dark red to dun-yellow
- Compact, medium-sized body with a well developed hump in males
- Loose skin, moderate dewlap, short and thick horns
- Udder is large and well set with prominent milk veins
Benefits for Farmers
Performs well in high humidity where exotic breeds fail
Good grazer that converts poor roughage into milk efficiently
Bulls are used worldwide for tropical dairy crossbreeding
Docile and suited to smallholder, stall-fed systems
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Originally the Sindh region; now maintained on farms across India
- Found In
- Punjab Haryana Karnataka Tamil Nadu Odisha
- Yield
- 1,600–2,500 kg per lactation; 4.9% fat
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RATHI
Milk
Rathi
Rajasthan
Named after the Rath community of north-west Rajasthan, this breed carries Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and Tharparkar blood and is the leading milch breed of the arid zone.
1,000–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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VECHUR
Milk
Vechur
Kerala
The smallest cattle breed in the world, standing under 90 cm. Once nearly extinct, Vechur has been revived through dedicated conservation.
500–600 kg per lactation; 4.7–5.8% fat
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THARPARKAR
Dual Purpose
Tharparkar
Rajasthan, Gujarat
A dual-purpose desert breed that gives useful milk while producing strong draught bullocks. It survives on sparse desert grazing and scarce water.
1,200–2,500 kg per lactation; 4.9% fat
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