Dual Purpose

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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