The Gir cow is a breed of cattle that is raised by nomadic tribes of the state using them for their basic livelihood. They are the oldest breed in India they are also a pure breed of cow that belongs to the Zebu type cow group with a hump and a loose dewlap. The Gir cow achieved international status thanks to Brazil supplying improved cattle embryos and semen to countries such as the United States, Mexico, and Venezuela. The Gir cow is considered one of the best dairy cow breeds in the world.
| CATTLE ⇒ | COW | BULL |
| Breed Color: | Yellow, red, white or black | Yellow, red, white or black |
| Breed Weight: | 400 to 475 kgs | 550 to 650 kgs |
| Breed Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m |
| Horns: | They have thick horns that grow out from the head with a hard curl upwards and backward they are a creamy white and sometimes have a black tip | They have thick horns that grow out from the head with a hard curl upwards and backward they are a creamy white and sometimes have a black tip |
| Temperament: | The Gir cow is a very friendly special cow. They are calm, docile and love human attention. In fact, they love to be petted and brushed especially on their dewlap and backs | The Gir bull is a very friendly special cow. They are calm, docile and love human attention. In fact, they love to be petted and brushed especially on their dewlap and backs. But he is still a bull and extra caution should be taken around bulls at all times – never underestimate them! |
| Matures at age: | 6 to 8 months or 9 + months | 6 to 8 months or 9 + months |
| Puberty Age: | 6 to 15 months | 9 to 1o months |
| Breeding Age: | 13 to 15 months | 1 year |
| Breeding Traits: | See Cow breeding & Milking Info | Cover 25 to 30 Cows in 1 season |
| CATTLE ⇒ | VEAL | BEEF |
| Ave. Maturity Age: | 6 to 8 months | 9 months up to 4 years |
