About Gyr Cattle

The Gyr or Gir  is a breed of cattle originating in India. It was one of the breeds used in the development of the American Brahman breed if cattle in the United States. In Brazil and other South American countries the Gyr is used frequently because, as a Bos indicus breed, it is resistant to hot temperatures and tropical diseases. It is also very known for its milk producing qualities.

The Gyr is distinctive in appearance, typically having a rounded and domed forehead (being the only ultra convex breed in the world), long pendulous ears and horns which spiral out and back. Gyr are generally white in the face with color ranging from red through yellow to white. The undercoat is always red even on cattle that may almost appear white. They originated in southwest India in the state of Gujarat and have since spread to neighboring Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Gyr can be a medium to medium large animal, depending on whether they were developed in the Gyr valley region or in the surrounding mountain area. Like other brahman breeds their hair is coated with an oil that is secreted by their skin and is a natural insect repellent. Another feature of zebu cattle is their extra layer of muscle tissue just under the skin, very similar to horses. This extra layer of muscle tissue in Zebu cattle allows them to shake their skin to remove or discourage parasites. The breed is known for its distinct appearance, height & weight and natural beauty. 

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