Deoni
Deoni is an important dual-purpose breed of cattle in Maharashtra. These are mainly found in the Latur district and the adjoining area of Prabhani, Nanded and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra, also in bidar district of Karnataka. The name of the breed is derived from Deoni Taluk of the Latur district.this breed originated from gir about 500 years back.
Physical Characteristics:
- Deoni is found in three colour variations viz. Wannera (clear white with black colour at the sides of the face), Balankya (clear white with black spots on the lower side of the body) and Shevera(white body with irregular black spots).
- The body is moderately developed and symmetrical with distinct muscles.
- The colour of the head is black and white in Wannera and Shevera then completely white in the Balankya strain.
- The forehead is prominent, broad, slightly bulged and white in all the strains
- Ears are long and drooping with slightly curved tips.
- Horns are medium, thick, apart. and emerge from the sides,Tips are blunt
- Eyes are prominent, bright and alert with black eyebrows.
- The neck is short, strong and well developed. Dewlap is thick, pendulous, and muscular with folds, It is more pendulous in males than in females.
- The tail is long reaching below the hock with black and white switch,
- The udder is well attached and medium in size with squarely placed black teats.
- Lactation milk yield is ranging from 800 to 1000 kg Average fat percent is 4.29
