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Cholistani Cow

A hardy desert breed of the Cholistan, kept for both milk and beef and closely related to the Sahiwal.

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OriginCholistan Desert (Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan), Punjab, PakistanWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeDual-purpose: milk and beefWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight300–600 kgNote: Cows ≈300–400 kg; bulls ≈500–600 kg.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Milk Production7–12 L/dayNote: Superior cows give ≈1,200–1,800 litres per lactation.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Heat ToleranceExcellent: a desert breed; thermo-tolerant and tick-resistantWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence

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