Lal Khandhari
Lal Kandhari breed of cattle in purest form is found in Kandhar, Mukhed, Nanded and Biloli tehsils of Nanded district & some parts of other districts like Ahmadpur; Parli and Hingoli tchsils of Latur district and Bid and Parbhani districts of Marathwada region. This breed was taken up by the royal dynasty of King Somadevraya as far back as 4th Century A.D. Name 'Lal Kandhari' has been acquired due to its red colour
Physical Characteristics:
- Dual purpose cattle.
- Red Kandhari is a medium-sized, strong and robust animal.
- The body is compact, squarely built, but not massive, with well-proportionate limbs.
- The colour is uniform deep dark- red, but variations from a dull red to almost dark brown are found.
- Fore-head is broad between eyes and is slightly bulging
- Bullocks are used for heavy work.
- Average lactation yield is 597.6+18.32 kg in a lactation period of 259.844.26 days.
- Average fat content in milk is 4.5740.03%.
