Deoni
Also known as: Dongarpati, Surti
A striking black-and-white dual-purpose breed of the Marathwada region, carrying Gir blood in its ancestry.
DEONI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: white with irregular black patches; three recognised strains
- Slightly convex forehead with drooping, medium-length ears
- Horns emerge from the sides of the poll and curve backward
- Strong, well built frame with a moderate hump
Benefits for Farmers
Cows milk steadily while bullocks handle heavy field work
Well adapted to hot, dry Deccan conditions
Docile temperament makes it safe for family farms
Good disease resistance with low veterinary cost
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Dual Purpose
- Home Tract
- Latur, Nanded, Parbhani and the adjoining Bidar district
- Found In
- Maharashtra Karnataka Telangana
- Yield
- 600–1,200 kg per lactation; 4.3% 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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RATHI
Milk
Rathi
Rajasthan
Named after the Rath community of north-west Rajasthan, this breed carries Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and Tharparkar blood and is the leading milch breed of the arid zone.
1,000–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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SAHIWAL
Milk
Sahiwal
Punjab, Haryana +1
Regarded as the best indigenous dairy breed of India. Sahiwal is used across Asia and Africa to grade up local cattle because it combines high yield with tropical hardiness.
2,000–3,000 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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