General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Bhodali, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, And Surati

Breeding Tract

Amreli, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot (Gujarat)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Saurashtra Region Of Gujarat Specially Area In And Around Gir Forest.

Main Use

Food – Milk

Comment On Main Use

Gir Cows Are Good Milk Producers. Bullocks Can Drag Heavy Loads On All Kinds Of Soils, Be It Sandy, Black Or Rocky.

Origin

Named After The Gir Forest, The Geographical/Origin Of The Breed

Herd Book Or Register Established

Yes

Adaptability To Environment

It Is A Hardy Animal And Can Survive And Produce In Difficult Environment

Morphology

Colour

Most Of The Gir Aninmals Are Pure Red Though Some Are Speckled Red.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Peculiarly Curved. Starting At The Base Of The Crown They Take A Sideways Downward And Backward Curve And Again Incline A Little Upward And Forward Taking A Spiral Inward Sweep, Ending In A Fine Taper- Thus Giving A Half Moon Appearance.

Visible Characteristics

Long And Pendulous Ears Folded Like A Leaf. Ears Hang All The Time And Their Inside Face Forward.