Hallikar
The premier draught breed of south India and the foundation of the Amritmahal. Hallikar bullocks are known for speed, endurance and alertness.
HALLIKAR
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: grey to dark grey with deeper shading on the fore-quarters
- Compact, muscular body with a strong, level back
- Long, vertical horns emerging close together and curving backward
- Alert, active — sometimes fiery — temperament
Benefits for Farmers
Outstanding trotting speed and stamina for cart and plough
Excellent on hilly, rocky terrain where other breeds tire
Very low feed requirement for the work delivered
Long working life with strong hooves and sound legs
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Draught
- Home Tract
- Tumkur, Hassan, Mysore, Mandya and Chikkaballapur
- Found In
- Karnataka
- Yield
- 500–800 kg per lactation (a low milker by design)
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GANGATIRI
Dual Purpose
Gangatiri
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
A hardy dual-purpose breed of the Ganga basin, well suited to Bihar's paddy–wheat farming systems. It gives dependable milk while producing sturdy bullocks.
900–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.3% fat
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THARPARKAR
Dual Purpose
Tharparkar
Rajasthan, Gujarat
A dual-purpose desert breed that gives useful milk while producing strong draught bullocks. It survives on sparse desert grazing and scarce water.
1,200–2,500 kg per lactation; 4.9% fat
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VECHUR
Milk
Vechur
Kerala
The smallest cattle breed in the world, standing under 90 cm. Once nearly extinct, Vechur has been revived through dedicated conservation.
500–600 kg per lactation; 4.7–5.8% fat
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