Gaumata Information

Cow Breeds

Kankrej

• Kankrej is valued for fast, powerful, draught cattle. Useful in ploughing and carting. 
• Originated from Southeast Rann of Kutch of Gujarat and adjoining Rajasthan (Barmer and Jodhpur district).
• The horns are lyre-shaped.
• Colour of the animal varies from silver-grey to iron-grey or steel black.
• The cows are good milkers, yielding about 1400 kgs per lactation.

Khillari

• Originated from Sholapur and Sitapur districts of Maharashtra.
• Closely resembles Hallikar breed.
• Grey-white in colour.
• Long horns turn forwards in a peculiar fashion. The horns are generally black, sometimes pinkish.
• Bullocks are fast and powerful.

Dangi

• It originated in the hilly tracts of Dangs comprising the Nashik and Ahmednagar Districts in the state of Maharashtra.  
• The breed is medium to large in body size.
• They are a very good draught breed and known for their adaptability to heavy rainfall areas.
• The skin of this breed secretes an oil element that enables them to tolerate heavy rains.

Gir

• Originated in Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat also found in Maharashtra and adjacent Rajasthan.
• Basic colours of skin are white with dark red or chocolate-brown patches or sometimes black or purely red.
• Horns are peculiarly curved, giving a ‘half moon’ appearance.
• Milk yield ranges from 1200-1800 kgs per lactation.
• This bread is known for its hardiness and disease resistance

Sahiwal