Rathi
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.
RATHI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: brown with white patches, or fully brown to nearly black
- Medium body size with a compact, well proportioned frame
- Horns curve outward, upward and inward; small in size
- Well developed udder with good milk-let-down
Benefits for Farmers
Reliable milk producer under desert grazing and heat stress
Cows continue lactating on low-quality dry fodder
Bullocks are useful for light draught and cart work
Early maturing with good fertility and short calving intervals
Improve your herd with Rathi genetics
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer
- Found In
- Rajasthan
- Yield
- 1,000–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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600–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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ONGOLE
Dual Purpose
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600–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.8% fat
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BECHAUR
Draught
Bachaur
Bihar
An indigenous draught breed of north Bihar, named after the Bachaur region of Sitamarhi. It is closely related to Hariana and is prized locally for tireless bullocks.
350–500 kg per lactation (cows are modest milkers)
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