The Gir or Gyr is an Indian breed of zebuine cattle. It originated in the Kathiawar peninsula in the state of Gujarat, and the name of the breed derives from that of the Gir Hills in that region. [2]: 187 Other names include Bhodah, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi and Surti. [2]: 187.

Sep 4, 2012 · Gir is a world-renowned breed known for its tolerance to stress conditions.Most of the Gir animals are pure red, and also some are speckled red. The forehead is broad and convex and prominent hip bones. The characteristic of Gir breed indicates horns are peculiarly curved.

The Gyr or Gir is one of the principal Zebu breeds originating in India. It has been used locally in the improvement of other breeds including the Red Sindhi and the Sahiwal.

Jan 17, 2024 · Gyr cattle, also known as Gir cows, are an iconic Indian breed renowned for their hardy nature and milk production abilities. As per the 2019 livestock census, the Gyr cattle population stands at over 10 million, making them one of the most popular cattle breeds in India.

Jan 23, 2018 · The Gir cattle breed of India – characteristics and present status. G.K. Gaur, S.N. Kaushik & R.C. Garg. Summary. The Gir is a famous milk cattle breed of India. The native tract of the breed is Gir hills and forests of Kathiawar including Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Amreli districts of Gujarat.

Sep 29, 2019 · Dudhsagar Research & Development Association Mehsana set up Frozen Semen Station with objective of Breed Development by inducting the High Genetic Merit Bulls for increasing milk productivity per cattle and buffaloes.

The Gir is one of the principal Zebu or Bos indicus breeds in India and is used for both dairy and beef production. It has been used locally in the improvement of other breeds including the Red Sindhi and the Sahiwal. It was also one of the breeds used in the development of the Brahman breed in North America.

The Gir Cattle breed is famous for its milk and is one of India’s oldest pure-bred cattle breeds. It originates from the Gir hills and forest of Kathiawar Junagadh, Bhavnaga, Rajkot and Amerli districts of Gujarat. The breed gets its name from the Gir forests which are its natural habitat.

Aug 26, 2024 · The Gir cattle is a famous dairy cattle breed originating in India. It is one of the principal Zebu or Bos indicus breeds in India, and has been used locally in the improvement of other breeds. The native tract of Gir cattle is Gir hills and forests of Kathiawar. Which includes Amreli, Bhavnagar, Junagadh and Rajkot districts of Gujarat.

Feb 21, 2020 · Rearing the Gir bull along with the cow is a local practice used by the Maldhari tribe to improve their breed genetics, milk yield, reproduction health and growth. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GIR COW: Gir Cow Characteristics. Gir cow has a medium to large size proportional body. Bulls weigh 550 to 650 kg and cows weigh 400 to 475 kg.