Question

Explain the main varieties of indigenous cows.

Answer 1

The main indigenous dairy breeds of cows described in the supplied material are:

1. Red Sindhi

1. It has a red coat, which may show dark or light shades.
2. It is medium-sized and is described in the text as native to Andhra Pradesh.

2. Sahiwal

1. It is larger and more heavily built than the other breeds described.
2. It is regarded as a superior dairy cow and is native to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

3. Gir

1. It is medium-sized and a good milk yielder.
2. It is native to the Gir forests of Gujarat.

Red Sindhi, Sahiwal and Gir are important indigenous dairy breeds used for milk production.