| General Information |
|
Species |
Cattle |
| Synonym |
Mandeshi, Shikari, Thillar |
| Breeding Tract |
Karnataka (Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Bagalkote), Maharashtra (Pune, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Osmanabad) |
| Location |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Longitude |
74 42 |
76 15 |
| Latitude |
16 45 |
17 22 |
| Main Use |
Work - Draught |
| Comment on Main Use |
Bullocks are known for quick draught capability. |
| Origin |
Originated from Hallikar or Amritmahal breed of cattle. Khillari means herd of cattle and herdman is known as Khillari or Thillari. Four types of Khillari are prevalent in different parts. Atpadi Mahal in Southern Maharashtra, Mhaswad in Solapur and Satara area, Thillari in Satpura range of hills, and Nakali in adjoining area of this region. |
| Herd Book or Register Established |
No |
| Breed Societies (If Any) |
No |
Morphology |
|
Colour |
Khillaris of Deccan plateau - the Mhaswad and the Atapadi Mahal type are greyis-white. Males are dark over the fore & hind quarters with peculiar grey and white mottled marking on face.The Tapti Khillariis are white with carroty nose and carroty hooves. |
| |
No. of Horns |
2 |
| |
Horns Shape and Size |
Long and pointed and follow the backward curve of the forehead. They are placed close together at the root with thick base, grow backward for half of the length and then turn upwards in a smooth bow shape peculiar to this breed ending in pointing tips. |
| |
Visible Characteristics |
Bow shape, long horns. A distinct groove in the centre of forehead from the nasal bridge to the centre of the poll. Sharp and prominnent nasal bridge. |
| |
|
Male |
Female |
| |
Height(Avg cm) |
136.72 |
126.57 |
| |
Body Length(Avg cm) |
144.28 |
132.28 |
| |
Heart Girth(Avg cm) |
173.57 |
156.8 |
| |
Weight(Avg Kg) |
271 |
219 |
| |
Birth Weight(Avg Kg) |
25.35 |
21.9 |
Overall Management |
|
Management System |
Semi-Intensive |
| Mobility |
Stationary |
| Feeding of Adults |
Grazing and Fodder |
| Comments on Management Conditions |
Usually male calf is allowed to suck all the milk it can take until the dam goes dry. Cow is partially milked if it has a female calf. Males are castrated at about 5 to 5½ years of age. Sorghum and bajara are extensively grown in the area. Grains are used for human consumption while stalks are fed to cattle. Maize and some varieties of sorghum are also grown as fodder crops. |
Performance |
| |
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Age at first Parturition(Avg.Months) |
42.39 |
37 |
60 |
Parturition Interval(Months) |
16.6 |
15 |
21 |
Milk yield per lactation(kg) |
451.48 |
240 |
515 |
Milk Fat(%) |
4.22 |
0 |
0 |
Peculiarity of the breed |
Bullocks are highly valued as fast powerfull draught animals. They can travel miles without showing any signs of fatigue. Cattle of this breed have been exported to North-Western Sri Lanka to improve the draught qualities of Sinhala breed. |
Population |
|
Year |
Population |
Other Information |
1997 |
1144660 |
Livestock Census. 1997. Maharashtra. |
2003 |
1046489 |
811665 in Maharshtra and 234824 in Karnataka. Source: Indian J. of Animal Sciences, 2008, 78(8):900. |
