Kankrej
Kankrej cattle are one of the most well-known and amongst the largest cattle of India and are prized as powerful draft animals. They are moderate milk producers. This is a very simple race of cows which adjusts itself to the worst of condition; these cows are very peaceful in nature and in their movement and manner of living. They are one of the oldest breeds of india and are fertile under adverse conditions. Kankrej cattle are maintained as a pure breed in India and Brazil in large numbers, with a few in the U.S
Physical Characteristics:
- Dual pupose breed
- Kankrej cattle are gray cattle of northern India with big, long and round horns
- Bulls are comparatively darker in colour than the rest of the breed
- Having small but broad faces with long ears drooping and open to the front.
- Nose is slightly upturned
- Dewlap and sheath is pendulous
- Smooth gait with holding head high
- Colour varies from light grey to black at maturity, Average milk yield is around 1, 746 kg (range 1,097 to 3, 194kg). Lactation length averages 294 days (range 257 to 350 days), calving interval is around 490 days, and fat is around 4.8% (range 4.6610 4.99%)
