Malavi
Malvi bulls are known for their fast transportation abilities. They have higher load bearing & working capacity. Its breed found in West Rajasthan is lighter while that found in Madhya Pradesh is al smaller in size.
Physical Characteristics:
- Draught type breed
- Skin colour of the male cow is Grey, one fourth part of neck, shoulders, hump and body is black, with age the complete body colour turns black.
- Body is small/short, deep but balanced
- Legs short but strong.
- Hoof extremely strong and black
- Neck wrinkles are fully developed & skin is heavy and loose
- Small head, forehead is broad and flat like a saucer
- Nose is dark and little elevated.
- Horns are sharp and strong and are projected out from the corners of the head and launched upwards.
- Average milk yield is 1,074 kg (range 627 to 1, 227 kg).
- Average lactation length is 306 days (range 411and 530 days).
