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Gir Cow

An Indian zebu dairy breed with a domed forehead and long pendulous ears; widely exported to Brazil.

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OriginGir hills, Kathiawar (Gujarat), IndiaFAOchecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeDairyFAOchecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight310–400 kgNote: Cows average ≈313 kg.FAOchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Milk Production5–9 L/dayNote: Averages ≈2,063 litres over a ~326-day lactation; elite cows average ≈8.6 L/day.FAOchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Heat ToleranceExcellent: noted for inherent heat tolerance and disease resistanceFAOchecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence

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