Breeds of Cow found in Rajasthan
Rajasthan state has three native cattle breeds viz Rathi, Tharparker and Nagori, having great deal of endurance.
Nagauri
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- Origin from Suhalak area Nagaur. Hence, mostly found in Nagaur district.
- Colour : White, light Grey.
- This species gives less milk.
- Type : Draught
Used for ploughing, cultivation, drawing water from wells as well as transportation of field produce to markets.
Tharparkar Breed
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- Originated in Tharparkar district (Pakistan) of undivided India and found mostly in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer districts.
- Origin of the breed: Malani (Barmer)
- Also known as White Sindhi, Gray Sindhi and Thari.
- Cows excellent production of milk.
- Reared for dual purpose of draught and milk production as it can produce milk under rigorous feeding and unfavourable environmental conditions.
Rathi Breed
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- Mostly found in Loonkaransar Tehsil of Bikaner and Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and parts of Jaisalmer districts.
- Essentially a Milch variety that is cows are good at milk production but males lack draught power.
Kankrej
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- Kankrej is found in Rajasthan’s southwestern districts of Barmer, Sirohi & Jalore.
- Also called as Wadad or Waged, Wadhiar.
- Gives daily average of 5-10 litres of milk.
- The bull of this variety has good draught capacity.
Gir Breed
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- Gir breed comes from Gir forests of Saurashtra in Gujarat.
- In Rajasthan it is found in Southeastern Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bundi, Kota.
Malvi Breed of Cow
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Hariana
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Buffalo Breeds found in Rajasthan
In case of buffalo, there is no native breed. However, enormous number of Murrah, Surti buffaloes are reared in the region.
Murrah
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- Also called as Delhi, Kundi and Kali.
Surti
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- Also known as Deccani, Gujarati, Talabda, Charator and Nadiadi.