Hallikara
This is typical Mysore type of cattle found in Mysore, Mandya, Bangalore, Kolar, Tumkur, Hassan and Chitradurga district of Karnataka. It is one of the best draught breed of southern India. In the entire tract bullocks are given special attention, Females are being used for all kinds of farm operations.They can also work in water logged fields and contribute to the farming system. Most of the south Indian breeds have originated from this breed.
Physical Characteristics:
- Colour is grey to dark grey with deep shading on the fore and hind quarters. Frequently, there are light grey marking on the face, dewlap and under the body.
- Hallikar cattle are medium sized, compact and muscular in appearance.
- The forehead is prominent and slight bulgy and is furrowed in the middle.
- The face is long and tapers towards the muzzle, which is usually grey to black.
- Horns emerge from the top of poll and are carried backward for nearly half their length and slightly inward toward the tips which are black and sharp.
- Eyes are small and clear.
- Eyes are small tapering to point.
- Dewlap is thin and moderately developed.
- Tail is fine with a black switch which reaches little below hocks.
- Age at first calving ranges from 915 to 1,800 days.
