Physical Characteristics: This breed is medium-sized, and has a fleshy body. Females have reddish dun colour; males may have a darker colour around the orbit, neck, and hindquarters. Males have stumpy horns; females are often dehorned. Ears are medium-sized and drooping. Skin is loose and fine with a voluminous dewlap and sheath. The hump in the male is massive, but in the female it is nominal. The tail ends in a black switch. The udder is large and strong and occasionally have white patches. Milk yield is 1500-2200 litres per lactation with a fat content of 4.5 percent. Adult males weigh 400-500 kg, while females weigh 300-350 kg. Males having body weight of more than 1000 kg have also been documented. Sahiwals are in great demand in several Asian and African countries. They have also been exported to Australia.
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