Khillari
A fast, muscular draught breed descended from the Hallikar, famous for speed in bullock-cart racing across western Maharashtra.
KHILLARI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: greyish white; bulls have dark grey fore and hindquarters
- Compact, tight-skinned body with clean-cut features
- Long, pointed horns running backward in a straight line
- Very alert with quick, powerful movements
Benefits for Farmers
Among the fastest draught cattle in India
Great stamina for long working hours in dry conditions
Efficient feed converter — works hard on modest rations
Highly valued in local cattle markets and races
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Draught
- Home Tract
- Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and adjoining Bijapur
- Found In
- Maharashtra Karnataka
- Yield
- 400–800 kg per lactation
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BECHAUR
Draught
Bachaur
Bihar
An indigenous draught breed of north Bihar, named after the Bachaur region of Sitamarhi. It is closely related to Hariana and is prized locally for tireless bullocks.
350–500 kg per lactation (cows are modest milkers)
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SAHIWAL
Milk
Sahiwal
Punjab, Haryana +1
Regarded as the best indigenous dairy breed of India. Sahiwal is used across Asia and Africa to grade up local cattle because it combines high yield with tropical hardiness.
2,000–3,000 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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Dual Purpose
Kankrej
Gujarat, Rajasthan
The heaviest Indian draught breed and a strong milker. Kankrej was exported to the USA and Brazil, where it contributed to the Brahman and Guzerat breeds.
1,300–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.8% fat
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