Breeding Tract: Mostly in Nuapada district of Odisha
Utility: Draught
Distribution: Kariar, Komna, Sinapali and Boden blocks of Nuapada district and parts of Kalahandi and Balangir districts
Colour: Mostly brown sometimes grey
Breed Origin
This breed is mostly found in and around Khariar, Sinapalli and Boden areas of Nuapada district of Odisha.
Breed Description.
The Khariar breeds are small-sized, horned and mostly draft type and docile cattle with good posture. Bulls look very strong and vigorous with well-developed humps.
Horns are small and horizontal, upward and inward in Khariar breed.
Coat Color light brown to grey.
Head is small-sized with the flat and straight forehead. Males have a longer and bigger head than females.
Ears are medium and horizontal in position in Khariar.
The udder is bowl-shaped. Milk vein is less prominent.
The tail tapers towards the tip. The switch is black and thick.
These animals attain maturity at the age of around 30-32 months
Breed utility and Special Qualities.
The Khariar breed is a very good draft animal. The bullocks are very good draft animals. Dung is very useful for fuel and manure. The cow produces a considerable quantity of milk used for domestic consumption.
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