| General Information |
|
Species |
Cattle |
| Synonym |
Kandadi |
| Breeding Tract |
Gujrat (The Dangs), Maharashtra (Thane, Nashik, Ahmadnagar) |
| Location |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Longitude |
73 16 |
75 05 |
| Latitude |
18 02 |
20 52 |
| Comment on Breeding Tract |
Mostly found in the Akola taluka of Ahmadnagar district, Sinner and Igatpuri taluka of Nashik districts of Maharashtra and Dangs district of Gujarat. It is also found near by Thane district of Maharashtra. Generally these animals are found near the hilly tract where forest is available in the ranges of Sahyadri. |
| Main Use |
Work - Draught; Food - milk |
| Comment on Main Use |
Dangi cattle are extensively used for ploughing, harrowing and other field operations, and also for carting timber from forest area. The breed is well known for its excellent working qualities in heavy rainfall areas, rice fields and hilly tracts. |
| Origin |
In Marathi Dang means mountains and these animals are living in mountains. Hence these are called Dangi. Some believe that this originates from the Dangs district in Gujarat.The synonym name Kandadi suggests the origin of the breed from Karnataka. |
| Herd Book or Register Established |
No |
| Breed Societies (If Any) |
No |
| Adaptability to Environment |
The animals are adapted to hevy rainfall conditions. The skin exudes an oily secretion which protects from heavy rain. |
Morphology |
|
Colour |
Dangi cattle have distinct white coat colour with red or black spots distributed unevenly over the body. |
| No. of Horns |
2 |
| Horns Shape and Size |
Horns are short (12-15 cm) and thick with lateral pointing tips Animals with inward and also with downward pointing horn tips are also available in sizable numbers. |
| Visible Characteristics |
Uneven distribution of black or red spots over the body. Forehead is slightly protruding. |
| |
Male |
Female |
| Height(Avg cm) |
117 |
113 |
| Body Length(Avg cm) |
129 |
122 |
| Heart Girth(Avg cm) |
154 |
139 |
| Weight(Avg Kg) |
317 |
228 |
| Birth Weight(Avg Kg) |
18.2 |
16.8 |
Overall Management |
|
Management System |
Intensive |
| Mobility |
Nomadic |
| Feeding of Adults |
Grazing, Fodder and Concentrate |
| Comments on Management Conditions |
Dangi animals are hardy and subsist mostly on grazing alone. Dangi breeders are semi nomadic. They belong to Kanadi, Mahadeo Koli, Konkana, Thakar and Maratha communities, who practices seasonal migration and remain away from their villages for about 9 months in a year. During the hot dry season, the breeders migrate torwards coastal areas where grass, tree fodder and water are available to some extent.During the heavy rainfall, they settle down at the foot hills for protection from the cold draught. |
Performance |
| |
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Age at first Parturition(Avg.Months) |
53 |
46 |
56 |
Parturition Interval(Months) |
19 |
17 |
21 |
Milk yield per lactation(kg) |
430 |
175 |
800 |
Milk Fat(%) |
4.3 |
3.8 |
4.5 |
Peculiarity of the breed
|
They are well known for their hardiness and excellent working qualities in heavy rainfall areas, rice fields and hilly tract. |
Population |
|
Year |
Population |
Other Information |
2001 |
108197 |
Source: Network Project of NBAGR, BAIF, Pune |
