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
Improve your herd with Red Sindhi genetics
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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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900–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.3% fat
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HARIANA
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600–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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