Red Kandhari

Red Kandhari

Origin and Distribution Red Kandhari is the prominent cattle breed of the Marathwada region in Maharashtra. Although the cows are low milk producers the breeding efficiency is high.  It is...
Umblachery cattle

Umblachery

Umblachery is an indigenous cattle breed which is mainly for agricultural work. The breed is native to the coastal plains of Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts in the state of Tamil Nadu....
Vechur cattle

Vechur

Vechur cattle Vechur cattle are the small breed of Indian cattle. They are mostly light red or black in colour with a long and narrow face. The legs are short with...
Tharparkar Cattle

Tharparkar

Tharparkar is also known as White Sindhi, Cutchi and Thari which is originating in Tharparkar District in Sindh province in present day Pakistan. It is a dual purpose breed known for both its milking and draught potential....
Gaolao

Gaolao

This breed has derived its name from the caste of professional milkmen or ‘Gaolies’. From historical records it is evident that Marathas developed this breed into a fast-trotting type suitable...
Dangi

Dangi

Origin and Distribution Originally from Dangs tract in Maharashtra which is a hilly tract with heavy rainfall and very poor agricultural economy. These hills run north to south, with spurs on...
Deoni Cattle Breeding Farm

Deoni

Deoni is a popular Indian cow breed native of Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad districts of Marathwada in Maharashtra.
Kankrej

Kankrej

Introduction India is considered as the goldmine of excellent and diverse germplasm of cattle genetic resources represented by 30 well-defined breeds ranging from good milch animals to extreme draught type,...
Sahiwal

Sahiwal

Origin and Distribution Sahiwal breed cattle are primarily reared for milk production. Its origin can be traced in the central and southern parts of Pakistan-Punjab, mainly in the districts of...
Gir - Elite Milch Zebu

Gir – Elite Milch Zebu

Origin and Distribution Gir is one of the principal Zebu breeds, originated as the name suggests, in the Gir forests of Gujarat.  The breed originally evolved due to sound and...