Cattle 2 Flashcards
What is the origin of the Tharparkar breed?
Tharparkar district, Sind (now in Pakistan).
What is the home tract of the Tharparkar breed?
Rajasthan.
What is the synonym of the Tharparkar breed?
Thari.
What are the body characteristics of the Tharparkar breed?
Whitish or light grey body color with darker extremities, large drooping ears, medium-sized body and horns, long face with a bulging forehead.
What is the average milk yield of the Tharparkar breed?
1800 kg per lactation.
What is the adult body weight of Tharparkar cattle?
Male: 540 kg; Female: 350 kg.
What is the age at first calving (AFC) for Tharparkar cattle?
38-42 months.
What is the inter-calving period (ICP) for Tharparkar cattle?
430-460 days.
What is the home tract of Hariana cattle?
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
What is the body color of Hariana cattle?
White.
What are the distinctive body features of Hariana cattle?
Small head, long narrow face, small sharp ears, and small horns.
What is the milk yield of Hariana cattle?
900 kg per lactation.
What is the utility of Hariana bullocks?
Good for road transport and rapid ploughing.
What is the home tract of Deoni cattle?
Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Which breed does Deoni cattle resemble?
Gir cattle.
What is the body color of Deoni cattle?
White, or white with black markings on the sides of the face.
What is the milk yield of Deoni cattle?
About 1135 kg per lactation.
What is the utility of Deoni bullocks?
Suitable for heavy work and intensive cultivation.
Where is the Kankrej breed found?
Gujarat and Rajasthan.
What is unique about the Kankrej breed?
It is the heaviest Indian cattle breed.
What is the body color of Kankrej cattle?
Silver grey, iron grey, or black.
What is the milk yield of Kankrej cattle?
1300 kg per lactation.
What is the special gait of Kankrej bullocks called?
“Sawai Chaal” (1¼ pace).
What is the origin of the Ongole breed?
Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the body color of Ongole cattle?
Whitish or greyish with a black ring around the eyes.
What is the milk yield of Ongole cattle?
700 kg per lactation.
What is the utility of Ongole bullocks?
Suitable for cart work but not very fast.
What is the disease resistance of the Ongole breed?
Natural resistance to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Mad Cow Disease.
Where is the Lakhimi breed found?
Assam.
What are the body characteristics of the Lakhimi breed?
Small-sized cattle with short legs; variable coat color, mainly brown and grey; medium-sized hump.
What is the milk yield of Lakhimi cattle?
270-375 kg per lactation.
What is the daily average milk yield of Lakhimi cattle?
1.25 to 2.0 kg/day.
What is the fat content of Lakhimi milk?
5.3 to 6.0%.
What is the utility of Lakhimi bullocks?
Excellent for carting and ploughing in muddy fields.
Where does the Jersey breed originate?
England.
What is the body color of Jersey cattle?
Light grey to dark fawn.
What is the average milk yield of Jersey cattle?
5000-8000 kg per lactation (20 liters/day).
What is the milk yield of crossbred Jersey cows in India?
6-10 liters/day.
What is the origin of Holstein Friesian cattle?
Holland.
What is the distinctive color pattern of Holstein Friesian cattle?
Black and white.
What is the average milk yield of Holstein Friesian cattle?
7200-9000 kg per lactation (25 liters/day).
What is the milk yield of crossbred Holstein Friesian cows in India?
10-15 liters/day.
Where does the Brown Swiss breed originate?
Switzerland.
What is the body color of Brown Swiss cattle?
Light brown, grey, or silver.
What is the milk yield of Brown Swiss cattle?
5000 liters per lactation (16 liters/day).
What is the main utility of Brown Swiss milk?
Best for the cheese industry due to high protein content (4% butterfat and 3.5% protein).
What is the origin of the Guernsey breed?
The island of Guernsey in the English Channel.
What is a key characteristic of Guernsey milk?
High butterfat content and golden-yellow color due to beta-carotene.
What is the average milk yield of Guernsey cows?
Approximately 4500–5000 liters per lactation.
Where did the Hereford breed originate?
Herefordshire, England.
What is the primary use of Hereford cattle?
Beef production.
What are the two main types of Angus cattle?
Black Angus and Red Angus.
Why are Angus cattle preferred for beef production?
High-quality marbled meat.
What are the parent breeds of Beefmaster cattle?
Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn.
What traits make Beefmaster cattle popular?
Heat tolerance, high fertility, and adaptability.
Why is Brown Swiss milk considered ideal for the cheese industry?
It has high protein content and 4% butterfat, making it suitable for cheese production.
Which exotic breed is commonly used in crossbreeding programs in India?
Holstein Friesian (H.F.).
