Australian Friesian Sahiwal

Australian Friesian Sahiwal

The Australian Friesian Sahiwal is a breed of dairy cattle currently being developed in Australia. It is a combination of the Sahiwal and Holstein breeds, designed for the tropical regions of Australia. Cows produce approximately 3000kgs of milk per lactation [ [http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/australianfriesiansahiwal/index.htm Australian Friesian Sahiwal] ] .

Similar type in Brazil

In Brazil, a combination of Holstein and Gir cattle is called "Girolanda". For many decades, Girolanda has been widely used in Brazil, as a source of milk, with success. [ Brazilian agronomist Dalton C. Rocha.E-mail: daltonagre@uol.com.br ]

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