Sahiwal Breed Bull

Sahiwal Breed Bull

Here’s a complete, easy-to-understand overview of the Sahiwal breed and Sahiwal bulls — one of the most important indigenous cattle genetics in India and South Asia:

🐂 Sahiwal Breed 

The Sahiwal is a zebu (Bos indicus) cattle breed originally from the Sahiwal region in the Punjab (now in Pakistan). It is one of the best dairy breeds in the Indian subcontinent, prized for milk production, heat tolerance, and adaptability to tropical climates.

🔎 Key Characteristics

Colour: Reddish-brown to mahogany red; males often darker at head/limbs.

Body: Medium–large, deep and fleshy body with loose skin.

Horns: Short, stumpy, curving slightly inwards/outwards.

Hump: Prominent in bulls — typical of zebu cattle.

Temperament: Generally docile and calm, making them easy to manage.

📊 Performance Traits

Milk Production: Sahiwal cows typically produce 2,000–3,000 kg per lactation (with some reaching higher under good management).

Milk Quality: Milk has high fat content, often around 4.5–5%, ideal for traditional dairy products like ghee.

Heat & Disease Resistance: Excellent heat tolerance and resistance to ticks and parasites — major advantages in hot climates like India’s.

Adaptability: Well adapted to low-input feeding systems; can graze and handle nutritional stress.