The breed was created by crossing the Holstein Friesian with the indigenous Sahiwal to improve milk production while retaining adaptability to India's diverse climates.
The breed was developed to improve milk production while maintaining adaptability to India's diverse climatic conditions.
The project spans 37 Military Farms across various agro-climatic zones of India, ensuring the breed's adaptability nationwide.
The cattle are selectively bred through inter se mating and progeny testing of elite cows and proven bulls.
[2][4] In 2018, the Indian Army closed 15 military farms and sold 16,000 Frieswal cows to various states at a nominal price of ₹1,000 each as part of efforts to streamline resources and improve operational efficiency.