Question

Differentiate between the following:

Indigenous and Cross-breeds

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Indigenous breeds	Cross-breeds
Origin	Native or local breeds.	Produced by crossing selected animals of different breeds.
Parentage	Belong to a local breed.	Commonly developed by mating an indigenous cow with an exotic bull.
Milk yield	Generally lower than the improved cross-breeds described.	Often substantially higher; the text notes yields about 2–3 times those of indigenous cows.
Examples	Red Sindhi, Sahiwal and Gir.	Karan Swiss, Karan Fries and Frieswal.
Purpose	Provide locally adapted cattle for milk or work.	Combine desirable traits and improve milk production and lactation.