Indian Cow Breeds with all info

Indian Cow Breed: Shree Math has procured 24 rare Indian breed cattle such as Amrithmahal, Baragur, Dangi, Deoni, Gaoloa, Gir, Hallikaru, Hariana, Jawari, Kangayam, Kankrej, Kasaragod, Khilari, Krishna, Malavi, Malenadu Gidda, Nagori, Nimari, Ongole, Rati, Sahiwal, Sindhi, Tharparker, Umblachery, Vechur and rears them in eco friendly goshalas. Amruthadhara goshala at Hosanagara, the largest centre of native cattle in India, attracts people from different parts of the world. Shree Math also runs goshalas at Kaggalipura in Bangalore, Mysore, Muliya, Bajakudlu in Kerala and at Mumbai. Research and development on different aspects of cattle breeding, rearing and utilisation of cow products is undertaken. Distribution of native breed cows to farmers is another measure. Shree Math manufactures and markets medicinal arka (cow urine) at Hosanagara, Kaggalipura, Mysore, Perla and Muliya. It manufactures and markets daily use products like soaps, shampoos, dhoopa and tooth powder out of cow products . It has established Gavya Chikithsa Kendras, and Ayurvedic nature cure centres which provide treatment to ailments like cancer and arthritis. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Nimari Home Tract : Nimar tract of Narmada valley in Madhya PradeshType : Draughts Breed originated from Gir and Khillari. Charecters Colour : Red with large patches of white. Horns: Emerge in backward direction. Occasionally copper coloured long. Muzzle: Copper or red coloured. Tail : Long, Switch is black.

back to Indian Cow Breed list Nagori Home Tract : Nagur districts of Rajastan.Type : Draught Charecters Colour : White, light Grey. Eyes: White eyelids, heavy and over hanging Horns : Black, emerging from outer angles. Hooves: Black Ears: Medium size, inside is pinkish. Muzzle: Black.

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Malenadu Gidda

Home Tract : Malenadu areas (costal hilly area) of Karnataka ( Mangalore, Karnataka. Kumata)Type : Draught breed. Very small in size. Highly resistance to most diseases, takes little food and gives better quality milk. Ideal for small farmers. Charecters Colour : Brown, black, fawn and White are seen. Males: Grey dark in neck, shoulders, hump quarters. Head: Long and narrow. Horns : Small Tail : Long back to Indian Cow Breed list Malavi Home Tract : Malva area of Madhya Pradesh and jhaslwar districts of Rajasthan.Type : Draught Charecters Colour : White Males: Grey dark in neck, shoulders, hump quarters. Head: Short, dished forehead. Horns : Strong pointed emerge from outer angles from poll. Tail : Switch is black. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Krishna Home Tract : Watershed areas of Krishna river of Karnataka..Type : Draught breed. This is evolved from Gir, Ongole, Kankrej, Hallikar breeds. Charecters Colour : Grey, white, brown, black and white mottled colours may be seen.Males - darker shades in fore and hind quarters. Forehead: Distince bulge. Ears: Small Pointed Horns : Small, curved upward inwards. Tail : Almost reaches ground. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Khilari Home Tract : Bijapur districts of Karnataka and Solapur of Maharastra..Type : Draught. Known for its draught endurance. Charecters Colour : Greyish white, Males- fore and hind quarters are black. Gray white molted marking on face. Tapti Khillari - white with carroty nose and hooves new. Born calves - red pull but disapperce within 2 months. Forehead: Narrow,long, convex bilge towards horns, distinct groove from nose to poll. Ears: Small held sideways. Horns : Long, pointed, close at the root, bow shaped. Tail : Black switch. Hooves: Closely set, black. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Kasaragod Home Tract : Kasargod districts of Kerala.Type : Draught. Very small in size but good resistance power is seen.Most of the time letout for grazing, requires very little food. Charecters Colour : Usually black, red, white, grey colour is also seen. Head: Narrow, short. Horns : Small. Tail : Long Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Kankrej Home Tract :Katch of Gujarath, Jodhpur of Rajastan.Type : Dual, heavy breed, one of the oldest breed of India. Charecters Colour : Grey or stee black. Males- hind and fore quarters, hump is black. Face: Short, nose is slightly upturned.. Horns : Strong, long, lure shaped Ears: Long pendulous. Dewlap and Sheath: Pendulous Galt: Head is held high, smooth. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Kangayam Home Tract :Erode, Dindagal and Coimbatore districts of Tamilnadu.Type : Draught medium size. Charecters Colour : Grey and white. Bulls: Dark colour in hump, fore and hind quarters face and legs. Red, black, fawn and broken colour is also seen Forehead : Broad, groove at the center. Horns, Muzzle, eyelids, tail switch, hooves : Black Eyes:Dark rings around. Horns: Long upward. back to Indian Cow Breed list Jawari Home Tract : Hubli, Bijapur areas of Karnataka.Type : Draught breed. Small size, good draught purpose breed. highly resistant to many diseases and extream climate conditions. Charecters Skin :Different colours are seen. Full black, brown, gray or mixture of these colours are seen. Head :Short Horns : Small Legs:Short back to Indian Cow Breed list Hariana Home Tract : Rohtak, Gurgoan, Hisar districts of Haryana.Type : Dual medium size. Greater attention is paid to rearing of male calves. Charecters Colour : White or light Gray. Bull-fore and hind quarters is dark. Face : Long narrow well marked bony prominence at the poll. Horns : Small Eyes: Black eye lashes. Tail: Black switch . Muzzle: Black. back to Indian Cow Breed list Hallikar Home Tract : Mysore, Mandya, Bangalore, Kolar and Tumkur, Hassana, Chitradurga districts of Karnataka.Type : Draught, best draught breed of southern India. Medium sized, compact and muscular. Most of South Indian breed have originated from this breed.Male calves are allowed to suckle full milk. Charecters Skin : Gray to dark gray withdeep shading on fore and hind quarters, light gray marking on the face, dewlap and under the body. Ears : Small, tapering to a point. Forehead : Prominent, slightly bulgy appearence, furrow in the middle, face is long. Horns : Closely at base from the top of poll, backward long, forward bend. Tip is black and sharp. Tail : Switch is black. Muzzle: Gray to Black. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Gir Home Tract : Gir hills of Gujarath.Type : Milch breed Known for its tolerence to stress condition. Exported to USA, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela. Best milking breed of India. Charecters Colour : Red, speckled red Ears : Long Pendulus, folded like a leaf, notch at the tip. Head : Broad convex forehead.Broad Muzzle and nostrils. Horns : Starting at the base of the crown downward, backward and again upward. Half moon appearence. Eyes : Partilally closed appearance. Sheath: Large and pendulous. Tail : Long. Hooves : Medium size and Black. Skin : Loose and pliable Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Gaolao Home Tract :Wardha districts of Maharastra, Southeren Madhya Pradesh.Type : Dual, medium size. In 18th Century Marathas developes this for quick transportation in army. Charecters Skin : White or light gray. Males- grey or neck, humps and quarters. Ears : Long Pendulus, folded like a leaf, notch at the tip. Forehead : Slightly covex appearence Horns : Short and stumpy, Blunt at the tip. Eyes : Almond shaped, placed slightly at angles. Tail : Short Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Deoni Home Tract : Marathwada region of Maharastra, Bidar district of KarnatakaType : Duals Originated from Gir breed about 500 years back. Male claves are nursed better. Claves are not weaned. Charecters Colour : Spotted balack and white. 3 stains- shevera - black and white spotted balankya white, without any spot, Wannera white, partial black face. Ears : Gray white with black inside, drooping. Forehead : Prominent slightly bulged Horns : Emerge from side of poll behind and above the eyes in upward direction. Eyes : Black eyebrows and eye lashes. Hump: Massive Limbs : Straight and powerful. Hooves : Black Tail : Switch is black Teats : Black Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Dangi Home Tract: Nasik and Ahamadnagar districts of Maharastra, called Dangs GhatsType: Draught, Medium to heavy size. Known for Excellent working qualities in heavy rainfall areas. Charecters Colour: White with red or black spots over the body, shining coat. Muzzle: Large Horns: Short and thick. Ears: Small Hooves: Black, flint like, very hard. Skin: Exudes oil secretion which protects from rain. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Baragur Home Tract: Baragur hills of Erode of Tamilnadu.Type: Draught medium size Unsurpassed in speed and endurance in trotting. For most part of the year cattle's remains in forest. Charecters Colour: Brown with white markings. White or dark brown colour may be seen. Forehead: Slightly Prominent and has a deep furrow between the roots of the horns. Horns: Light brown colour, closer at roots, sharp at the tip. Limbs: Thin and bony. Indian Cow Breed back to Indian Cow Breed list Amrith Mahal Home Tract: Hassan, Chikamagalur and Chitradurga districst of KarnatakaType: Draught, known for its power and endurance. Developed by rulers of Mysore states between 1572 and 1632 AD. mainly for transportation of army equipments. Earlier called Benne Chewadi. Tippu Sulthan renamed as Amrith Mahal. Charecters Skin: Generally Gray, white and black is also seen. Muzzle face, tail switch-black. Cows are white, bulls dark. Head: Long and tapering, forehead is narrow, furrow in the middle. Horns: Emerge from top of poll close together backward and upward direction. Ears:Small and Horizontal. Hooves:Hard, close together. Article Credit: http://www.vishwagou.org/indiancowbreed.htm Contact Details   Head Quarters Administrator, Shree Ramachandrapura Math, Haniya - 577 418, Hosanagara, Shimoga District, Karnataka, India. Tel : +91 - 8185 - 256050 / 256048 E - Mail : info@ramachandrapuramath.org www.ramachandrapuramath.org Bangalore Office Vishwagou Sammelana - Shree Ramashrama, J.P.Road, Girinagar, Bangalore - 560 085, India. Tel : +91 - 80 - 26724979 / 26721510 Mobile : 9449595226 / 9449595216 / 9449595214 / 9449595206 E- Mail : info@vishwagou.org,  vishwagou@gmail.com