Gaolao
Gaolao is one of the high quality distinguished breed of Indian cows used for milk production & Load Bearing. It is found in certain sectors of Maharashtra & M.P. like Balaghat, Chhindbaada, Durg, Rajnandgaon & Sioni. There is also a marked similarity between Ongol and Gaolao breed; these are slightly lighter and more active than Ongol breed. in 18th centuary the Marathas developed this for quick transportation in army.
Physical Characteristics:
- Dual in nature and medium sized.
- White or light brown skin colour, bulls are brown coloured above the neck’s hump.
- Medium height, body is slightly narrowed but long.
- Long narrow head and slightly bent towards the nose.
- Forehead is flat and convex in shape and protruding
- Eyes are almond shaped and slightly bent at an angle, medium sized and placed at an elevated level.
- Horns are small and fat from front.
- Enlarged Hump making its appearance look bent and loose.
- Neck wrinkles are well developed.
- Short tail.
- Weight ranges from 340-440 kg.
- At the age of 1300 days, cow is ready for milk production, milk production is around 470-725kg & duration of gap is 240 days in which the fat content is around 5.5%
