JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Pure Breeds" and Hybrids: The Colonial Career of Indian Cattle.

  • Published In: Victorian Review, 2025, v. 51, n. 1. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Arno, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the history and significance of Pusa, a "pure bred" Sahiwal bull from India, illustrating broader themes in colonial animal husbandry. Originating from Punjab and developed by British agricultural experts, the Sahiwal breed was selectively bred at the Pusa research station in Bihar to improve milk production. Pusa’s export to Jamaica as a stud bull exemplifies the colonial strategy of enhancing indigenous Indian cattle breeds rather than replacing them with European ones, due to their superior adaptation to tropical climates and disease resistance. This breeding program also supported military and civilian demands for safe milk and contributed to the international dissemination and hybridization of Indian cattle breeds, influencing livestock genetics in various tropical regions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Victorian Review. 2025/03, Vol. 51, Issue 1, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0848-1512
  • DOI:10.1353/vcr.2025.a984995
  • Accession Number:192457921
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