Key Physical & Phenotypic Characteristics
- •Reddish dun to pale red coat, sometimes with white patches on underline
- •Heavier build with short, stumpy horns and voluminous, loose dewlap
- •Deep chest, well-developed udder with balanced teats and distinct milk vein
- •Drooping skin around navel and sheath in males ('Lola' appearance)
Management & Housing Guidelines
- •Known for calm temperament and easy milking let-down.
- •Recommended for commercial dairy farms operating in hot semi-arid zones.
Feeding & Nutritional Profile
- •Efficient converter of agricultural by-products and dry fodder into milk solid fats.
- •Lactating cows require green silage and 1 kg concentrate per 2.5 liters of milk output.
IoT Collar & Sensor Considerations
- • Rumination baseline typically ranges from 420 to 510 minutes per day.
- • Activity drops noticeably during daytime summer peaks (38°C+), shifting feeding to night.
Health & Immunity Considerations
Remarkable resistance to tick infestations, protozoan infections, and internal parasites.
Registered Herd Animals
1 animal(s)Official References & Sources
- ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources
- Punjab Dairy Development Board