The Gir is a famous milk cattle breed originated from India. The Gir breeds are famous for their tolerance to stress conditions and resistance to various tropical diseases. These breed contribute significantly to the total milk production than any other breed in India. The breed was named after Gir forest, which is the natural habitat of the breed.
Tribes that are mainly involved in rearing of Gir cattle, move with their cattle from one place to another in search for grazing. Lactating cows and are given some amount of concentrate 1 to 3 kg/day, which is prepared from wheat bran, crushed pulses, grain husk, oil cakes, cotton seed, etc. Proper shelter is provided to the animals especially in winter nights.
Also the milk from the Gir cows is considered to be of high quality due to the presence of beta casein protein substance.
Gir cattle are very gentle and friendly in nature and love being with humans. They are very lovely and adore being scratched and brushed on their big dew laps, between the back legs and around the head. The Gir cattle is very gregarious, and at night they form a circle very close together with their calves sleeping under their necks.
Average lifespan of Gir cattle is about 12-15 years. And a cow produce 10-12 calves during their lifespan……See More
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