The Karan Fries were developed in India at
the National Dairy Research Institute at Karnal. The breed was developed
using Holstein
(Friesian) and Tharparkar.
The percentage of Holstein in the breed ranges from 3/8 to 1/2 of
the breeding.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of
Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International.
273 pp.
Photographs:
R. E. McDowell, Professor Emeritus of International
Animal Science, Cornell University, and provided by Paul O. Brackelsberg,
Professor of Animal Science, Iowa State University
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