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
Improve your herd with Hallikar genetics
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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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Kangayam
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A powerful, compact draught breed of the Kongu region, traditionally maintained on protected Korangadu pasture and central to Tamil Nadu's cattle culture.
400–900 kg per lactation
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Kankrej
Gujarat, Rajasthan
The heaviest Indian draught breed and a strong milker. Kankrej was exported to the USA and Brazil, where it contributed to the Brahman and Guzerat breeds.
1,300–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.8% fat
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KHILLARI
Draught
Khillari
Maharashtra, Karnataka
A fast, muscular draught breed descended from the Hallikar, famous for speed in bullock-cart racing across western Maharashtra.
400–800 kg per lactation
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