Cholistani is a zebu breed of Punjab in Pakistan and India primarily used in dairy production.
Cholistani originated from the Cholistan Desert area, particularly from Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar.
[3] Cholistani is a large cattle with white coat with black, brown or red spots, they have small horn, long ears, males have a large hump and females have medium-sized udders which can yield 1,200 to 1,800 litres/lactation.
Crossbred cow with Holstein Friesian can yield 25 to 30 litres milk with average feeding.
[clarification needed] The hump on the back of Cholistani cattle is its distinctive feature as it is larger than any other breed whilst sharing same size of hump with Dhanni of Punjab, Pakistan, from Chakwal District.