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Most famous cattle breeds in Pakistan

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Dairy animals are considered as the backbone of the livestock industry. In Pakistan, the main dairy breeds are cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats. Cattle are major contributors to milk production in the country. Different cattle breeds are present in many parts of the country. These animals are kept for domestic use as well as raise on the commercial level. There are more than fifteen cattle breeds are present in Pakistan but there are four most famous cattle breeds which have been recognized both national and international level. Sahiwal The most famous cattle breed is Sahiwal . These are the most famous breed due to its excellent milk production, breeding ability, and heat tolerance. This breed is not only famous in Pakistan but it has been also exported to many countries like Australia and India. Sahiwal breeds are now used for beef production in Australia due to its lean carcass quality. Here are some characteristics of Sahiwal cattle; 1) Excellent breeding capability 2) Longer rep...