Hariana
As the name suggests, Hariana cows are found in Haryana/UP areas. India and one of its main uses is in the production of high quality Bull. Hence greater attention is paid to rearing of male calves.The breed is also reared in the states of Rohtak, Haryana, Hissar, Jeend and Gurgaon, Alwar, Jodhpur, Loharu & Bharatpur (Rajasthan) Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bulland Shahar, Aligarh and Bijnaur(U.P) . Pure and Ascendant form of this breed is seen in Jhajjar, Beri & Jahajgarh.(Rajasthan)
Physical Characteristics:
- Dual purpose breed of medium size
- Generally white in colour, sometimes greyish also seen
- Hoof is black, legs are shapely, attractive and long
- Udder is capacious and extends well forward with a well-developed milk-vein. Milk glands are medium sized and well developed
- Tail is short, thin and bent.
- Long narrow face, well marked bony prominence at the poll
- Small horns
- Adult body weight is around 499 and 325 kg in males and females respectively.
- Lactation length is about 272 days ranging from 238 to 330 days. Average service period is 232 days (range 126 to 305 days), dry period 255 days (range 133 to 571 days) and calving interval 483 days(range 415 to 561 days)
