Sahiwal Cattle

                                                Sahiwal Cattle

Sahiwal Cattle Breed at Montgomerys Farm

Sahiwal is considered to be one of the best milch cattle breed of India. The breed derives its name from Sahiwal area in Montgomery district of Punjab in Pakistan. These animals are also known as “Lambi Bar”, “Lola”, “Montgomery”, “Multani” and “Teli”. The animals are very good for specialized dairy purpose. The breeding tract of the breed is Ferozpur and Amritsar districts of Punjab and Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Good herds of pure Sahiwal cattle are available around Fazilka and Abohar towns of Ferozepur district in Punjab. The cows are brownish red in colour; shades may vary from a mahogany red brown to more greyish red. Extremities in bulls are darker than rest of body colour. Occasionally there are white patches. Animals have well developed udder, good slope at rump and shorter horns. Dewlap is medium in size. Average lactation yield of Sahiwal cows is 2325 kilo grams. The lactation yield ranges from 1600 to 2750 Kg. However, selected herds may have higher productivity. Milk yield as high as 6000 lit has been recorded under organized farm conditions. Considering the merit of this breed, Sahiwal animals were imported by Australia and were used in developing a synthetic crossbred called Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) cattle.

Sahiwal Cattle breed is maintained by Montgomerys Farm sahiwal and its partner farms in punjab region of pakistan.

Sahiwal Cattle Characterstics
Their colour can range from reddish brown through to the more predominant red, with varying amounts of white on the neck, and the underline. In males the colour darkens towards the extremities, such as the head, legs and tail.

It is tick-resistant, heat-tolerant and noted for its high resistance to parasites, both internal and external. Cows average 2270kg of milk during a lactation while suckling a calf and much higher milk yields have been recorded. They are generally docile and lethargic, making them more useful for slow work.

The Sahiwal is the heaviest milker of all Zebu breeds and display a well developed udder. Sahiwals demonstrate the ability to sire small, fast-growing calves and are noted for their hardiness under unfavorable climatic conditions.

Statistics

• High milk yields

• Tick and parasite resistance

• Heat tolerant

• Ease of calving

• Longevity, reproducing for upto 20yrs

• Drought resistant

• Bloat tolerant

• Good temperament

• Lean meat with even fat cover

Comparative Distribution

The Sahiwal is bred in Pakistan for its milking ability and in Australia for its beefing qualities but it has also been exported to Africa, the Carribean, India and other parts of Asia.

sahiwal cattle farm

Montgomerys Is sahiwal breed authentic farm in Pakistan sahiwal region which provide  authentic sahiwal breed to its international customers.