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Siri native breed

Siri is a Zebu family of cattle which originating from Bhutan and spread in various hill tracts parts of Sikkim and Darjeeling.

Siri cattle are dual-purpose breed. They are used for both milk production and work. They have very strong legs are useful for ploughing fields and other agricultural tasks in the hilly track of Sikkim and Darjeeling regions in India and most part of Bhutan.

They are often coloured black and white or all black. Siri normally has a thick coat of long hair all year round. They are normally large compared to other types of cattle. They have horns which are sharp and long, if not cut. The position of the hump is slightly forward compared with that of other Zebu breeds. Strong legs and feet make the cattle useful for ploughing fields.
The cattle can survive in the mountains very well, owing to their long, powerful legs. Bulls can be very valuable as they are one of the strongest native breeds.


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