Girolando cattle
Encyclopedia
The Girolando is a breed of dairy cattle created in Brazil
by crossing Gir cattle
, a Bos indicus breed which is resistant to hot temperatures and tropical diseases, with Holstein
cows.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
by crossing Gir cattle
Gir cattle
The Gir or Gyr is one of the principal Zebu breeds originating in India. It has been used locally in the improvement of other breeds including the Red Sindhi and the Sahiwal. It was also one of the breeds used in the development of the Brahman breed in North America...
, a Bos indicus breed which is resistant to hot temperatures and tropical diseases, with Holstein
Holstein (cattle)
Holstein cattle is a breed of cattle known today as the world's highest production dairy animal. Originating in Europe, Holsteins were bred in what is now the Netherlands and more specifically in the two northern provinces of North Holland and Friesland...
cows.