| General Information |
|
Species |
Cattle |
| Synonym |
Arvi, Gaulgani |
| Breeding Tract |
Madhya Pradesh (Balaghat, Chhindwara, Seoni, Durg, Rajnandgaon), Maharashtra (Wardha, Nagpur) |
| Location |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Longitude |
78 33 |
79 15 |
| Latitude |
20 18 |
20 21 |
| Main Use |
Work - Transport; Food - milk |
| Comment on Main Use |
This is a fast trotting type breed suitable for quick transportation in hilly areas. |
| Origin |
It resembles Ongole very much except that it is much lighter and has greater agility. Nanda Gawali community has developed this breed. |
| Herd Book or Register Established |
No |
| Breed Societies (If Any) |
No |
Morphology |
|
Colour |
Blackish white in males and White in female. Males are generally grey over the neck. |
| No. of Horns |
2 |
| Horns Shape and Size |
Horns are short and stumpy and curve slightly backward. |
| Visible Characteristics |
Head markedly long and narrow tapering towards muzzle. Forehead recedes at the top giving a slightly convex appearance. Eyes almond shaped and placed slightly at angles. |
| |
Male |
Female |
| Height(Avg cm) |
128.46 |
113.99 |
| Body Length(Avg cm) |
103.92 |
96.05 |
| Heart Girth(Avg cm) |
158.83 |
142.27 |
| Weight(Avg Kg) |
430 |
340 |
| Birth Weight(Avg Kg) |
22.4 |
18.23 |
Overall Management |
|
Management System |
Semi-Intensive |
| Mobility |
Stationary |
| Feeding of Adults |
Grazing and Concentrate |
| Comments on Management Conditions |
Animals are grazed in grasslands preserved by the forest department. Grazing is usually available from middle of July to end of October. Sorghum is the principal crop of the area. Cows and young stock are usually under-nourished but bullocks and young male calves ready for sale are well fed. Bullocks are particularly trained to run fast. |
Performance |
| |
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Age at first Parturition(Avg.Months) |
54.74 |
52 |
61 |
Parturition Interval(Months) |
14.15 |
13 |
18 |
Milk yield per lactation(kg) |
604 |
470 |
725 |
Milk Fat(%) |
4.32 |
0 |
0 |
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 |
2006 |
7381 |
Source: Indian J. Animal Science, 2008, 78(10):1170. |
