Reproduction in Zebu
Cattle types of bos indicus species (zebu) play an important economical and social role especially in the developing countries.
In the tropics, bos indicus animals predominate, due to their greater adaptation to high temperatures and humidity.
| Region | Some of the bos indicus breeds managed in these regions |
|---|---|
| Asia | Gir (Gyr), Hariyana, Kankrej (Guzerat), Ongole ( Nellore ), Red Sindhi, Sahiwal and Tharpakar. |
| North and South America | Brahman, Nellore (Ongole), Gir, and Guzerat (Kankrej) |
| Africa | Sanga, Azaouak, Sokoto , Senegal Fulani, White Fulani, Red Bororo, Abyssinian, Boran, Angoni, Bambara, Ankole, Danakil, Barotse, Tuli, Meshona, Nguni, Basutu, Afrikaner |