Tharparkar
Also known as: White Sindhi, Gray Sindhi, Thari
A dual-purpose desert breed that gives useful milk while producing strong draught bullocks. It survives on sparse desert grazing and scarce water.
THARPARKAR
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: white or light grey; males darken on the hump and hindquarters
- Medium to large frame with a straight back and deep chest
- Horns are lyre-shaped, medium in size, curving upward and outward
- Ears are long and semi-pendulous with a curled tip
Benefits for Farmers
Outstanding drought hardiness — thrives on desert scrub and low water
True dual purpose: milk from cows, powerful bullocks for field work
Resistant to tropical disease and extreme temperature swings
Low maintenance cost makes it ideal for arid-zone farmers
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Dual Purpose
- Home Tract
- Thar desert belt — Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer
- Found In
- Rajasthan Gujarat
- Yield
- 1,200–2,500 kg per lactation; 4.9% 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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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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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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