Breeds Characters

Features of Bos indicus/ Tropical breeds




Prominant hones


rump is round


dewlap is prominant


loose skin and thin


length of the hair is short and high density


Dark skin colour


Good adaptation in fiber digestion


resistance for diseases


tolerance for high temperature and adverse hot condition


Low milk production but high fat content


Indian breeds
Milk Breeds
Sahiwal
Sindhi
Gir


Dual Purpose Breeds
Hariana
Tharparker
Ongole
Kenkrej


Draught Breeds
Kangayan
Malvi
Khilari
Halikar
Amritmahal