Key Physical & Phenotypic Characteristics
- •Medium frame, fawn to dark reddish-brown coat with lighter muzzle ring
- •Dished facial profile with large eyes and docile expression
- •Compact, well-attached udder with balanced teat placement
- •Earlier age at first calving (26-30 months) and short calving interval
Management & Housing Guidelines
- •Excellent commercial dairy animal for small to medium Indian farmers.
- •Requires fans and misting systems when ambient temperatures exceed 36°C.
Feeding & Nutritional Profile
- •High nutritional requirement: balanced total mixed ration (TMR), green fodder, and bypass fat.
IoT Collar & Sensor Considerations
- • Collar alerts should trigger early if daily rumination drops below 400 minutes or heat stress index peaks.
Health & Immunity Considerations
Moderate resistance; requires regular vaccination against FMD, HS, and proactive tick management.
Registered Herd Animals
1 animal(s)Official References & Sources
- National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
- BAIF Development Research Foundation