Most Disease Resistant Cattle Breed
The cattle breed with highest disease resistance and colour change property is:
- Sahiwal
- Red Sindhi
- Tharparkar — Correct Answer
- Gir
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Tharparkar
Tharparkar (also known as Malani, White Sindhi, Thari, Grey Sindhi) is the cattle breed with the highest disease resistance and a unique colour change property (Table 17). Origin: Tharparkar (Pakistan) and Malani, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).
Indian Milch Breeds and Their Special Features
- Sahiwal — Best Indian milch breed; "Lola" (loose skin)
- Gir — Longest lactation among desi breeds (325 days); best beef breed
- Red Sindhi — From Karachi (Sindh)
- Tharparkar — Highest disease resistance; colour change property
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Sahiwal: Best milch breed but not known for disease resistance.
- Red Sindhi: A milch breed without the colour change property.
- Gir: Best for beef and longest lactation among desi breeds, not for disease resistance.
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