Frieswal
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| Conservation status | Ongoing |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Distribution | Across all agro-climatic zones of India |
| Use | Milk production |
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| Developed through crossbreeding of Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal breeds, aiming for over 4000 kg of milk with 4% butterfat in 300 days of lactation. | |
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The Frieswal is an Indian Crossbreed cattle developed in India.[1] It was created through the Frieswal Project, a collaboration between Military Farms Service and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Central Institute for Research on Cattle (ICAR-CIRC). The breed was created by crossing the Holstein Friesian with the indigenous Sahiwal to improve milk production while retaining adaptability to India's diverse climates. The breed was developed to improve milk production while maintaining adaptability to India's diverse climatic conditions.[2][3]