Books on Red Sindhi Cattle

Also Known By: Malir (Baluchistan), Red Karachi, Sindhi

The Red Sindhi originated in the Pakistani state of Sind but due to its hardiness, heat resistance and high milk yields they have spread into many parts of India and at least 33 countries in Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.

Under good management conditions the Red Sindhi averages over 1700 kg of milk after suckling their calves but under optimum conditions there have been milk yields of over 3400 kg per lactation.

The average height of a Red Sindhi cow is 116 cm with a body weight of 340 kg. Bulls average 134 cm in height and a body weight of 420 kg. They are normally a deep, rich red color but this can vary from a yellowish brown to dark brown. Males are darker than females and when mature may be almost black on the extremities, such as the head, feet and tail.

Red Sindhi in Australia

Red Sindhi cattle arrived in Australia in 1954 from Pakistan, as a gift to the Australian Government. While traditionally considered a milking breed they have been successfully used in crossing systems with British breeds to produce tropical beef types. In Australia, they have been an adaptable, hardy breed, good foragers and have a high degree of resistance to heat and ticks.

The Red Sindhi originated in the Pakistani state of Sind.
Red Sindhi cattle are very heat tolerant and hardy.
They can also adapt to different types of forage.
Red Sindhi cows produce a lot of milk under varying conditions.
Under good management conditions, a Red Sindhi cow will produce about 1700 kg (3740 pounds) of milk after suckling her calf.
Under optimal conditions, the cow can produce over 3400 kg (7480 pounds) of milk.
The cows average 116 cm with a body weight of 340 kg (748 pounds).
The bulls average 134 cm in height and a body weight of 420 kg (924 pounds).
Red Sindhi are usually a deep red, but can range in color from light red or brown through to dark red or dark brown.
The bulls are typically darker than the cows, and may be almost black on the head, feet, and tail.
Red Sindhi have a hump on their shoulder area.
Red Sindhi can be found in at least 33 countries on several continents including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.