Answer the following question:
Name any two dual purpose breeds of cattle.

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Solution

Dual-purpose breed is an animal breed such as chickens, beef/dairy cattle, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, pigs, hops, etc. that provide at least 2 kinds of resources (food such as meat, eggs, and milk; wool, hide) or skills (such as with some hunting dogs and pigeons).
The dual-purpose breeds of cattle are:
Sahiwal: The breed is regarded as one of the best dairy breeds in India due to its excellent ability to produce sufficient amounts of milk, good carcass quality and its resistance to drought, parasite-borne diseases, and harsh climatic conditions. Its average milk production is 2270 kg per lactation.
Gir: The gir breed is distinct from other cattle breeds due to its qualities like weight, height and natural beauty. It has a high tolerance to diseases, harsh climatic conditions, and tick infestation among other qualities. It produces 4000-5000 kg of milk per lactation with 4.5% butterfat content.

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