Draught

Kangayam

Also known as: Kanganad, Kongu

A powerful, compact draught breed of the Kongu region, traditionally maintained on protected Korangadu pasture and central to Tamil Nadu's cattle culture.

KANGAYAM

Physical Characteristics

Colour: white or grey in cows; dark grey with black points in bulls
Short, strong legs with a compact and muscular body
Stout horns spreading apart in a wide, near-circular curve
Alert, spirited and highly active temperament

Benefits for Farmers

Exceptional strength and endurance for ploughing dry land

Grazes efficiently on the silvipasture systems of the region

Highly resistant to drought and tropical disease

Bulls fetch premium prices for breeding and traditional sport

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Breed Profile

Species: Cattle
Utility: Draught
Home Tract: Erode, Tiruppur, Karur and Dindigul
Found In: Tamil Nadu
Yield: 400–900 kg per lactation

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