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‎Indigenous cattle varieties

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Gauravm: /* Indigenous cattle varieties */

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‎Indigenous cattle varieties

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 | 2000-6000 kg
 | Saurashtra, Gujarat
-| High yield variety
+| This breed produces the highest yield of milk amongst all breeds in India. Has been used extensively to make hybrid varieties, in India and in other countries like Brazil.
 | [[File:Brazilian Gyr Cattle.jpg|200px]]
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 ==Additional reads==
 * [http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?240290 A Pastolral Elegy] Outlook Magazine. ''"Contrary to popular belief, indigenous breeds are a sturdier option than disease-prone crossbreds"''

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 ==Why make this list?==
-A recent report in [http://tehelka.com/the-desi-cow-almost-extinct/?singlepage=1 Tehelka] arrived at the conclusion that in 10 years, India will be forced to start importing milk, and that Indian cow will cease to exist. Why? Due to several reasons:
+A recent investigation by the Tehelka magazine<ref name="Tehelka">[http://tehelka.com/the-desi-cow-almost-extinct/?singlepage=1 The Desi Cow, Almost Extinct] Published in Tehelka on January 24, 2013.</ref> arrived at the conclusion that in 10 years, India will be forced to start importing milk, and that Indian cow will cease to exist. Why? Due to several reasons:
 # India, over the past few decades, imported several exotic cow varieties to gain a boost in milk production. In Punjab, for example, 80% of the state's one lakh stray cattle are exotic breeds. These breeds theoretically produce a lot of milk, but are not well-adapted to Indian conditions.
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 # The government has significantly mismanaged cow breeding. The average milk yield per animal in India is just 3.2 kgs, compared to a global average of 6.6 kgs. The dairy policy and outlook is highly outdated and needs to be replaced with modern, evidence-based thinking.
 ==Indigenous cattle varieties==
 Data derived from the following sources:
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 * [[w:List of cattle breeds|List of cattle breeds]] ''Article on Wikipedia''
 * Images were downloaded from various sources, primarily Wikimedia Commons and [https://picasaweb.google.com/gougram.org/IndianCowBreeds# Gougram.org's Picasa page]
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 ! Name || Average yield/lactation || Geographical range || Description (Source)<ref name="Report"/> || Image || Other names

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 | Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan
 | Bullocks are useful for ploughing and transport. Cows are good milkers.
-| [[File:Hariana cow.jpg|200px]]
+| [[File:Hariana Cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | [[File:Malenadu_Gidda.jpg|200px]]
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 | Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan
 | Bullocks are useful for ploughing and transport. Cows are good milkers.
-| [[Hariana cow.jpg|200px]]
+| [[File:Hariana cow.jpg|200px]]
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 ! Siri
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-| Hills around Darjeeling and Sikkim. Bhutan.
+| Hills around Darjeeling and Sikkim. Originally from Bhutan.
 | This breed can stand the rugged conditions of the mountains very well. Bullocks are eagerly sought after for draught purposes (ploughing and transport) due to their reputed great strength.
+| [[File:Siri_Nublaung.png|200px]]
+| Nublaung (Bhutanese)
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 ! Bachaur
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 | Sitamarhi, Bihar.
 | Bullocks are used for draught purpose. Cows are poor milkers.
+| [[File:Bachaur.jpg|200px]]
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 * Report on National Commission on Cattle<ref name="Report">[http://www.dahd.nic.in/dahd/reports/report-of-the-national-commission-on-cattle/chapter-vii.aspx#2 Report on National Commission on Cattle] Chapter 2. Accessed: 26th January, 2013</ref>
 * [[w:List of cattle breeds|List of cattle breeds]] ''Article on Wikipedia''
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-! Kheragarh
+! Kherigarh
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 | Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.
 | The cattle of this breed are very active and thrive on grazing only. Bullocks are good for light draught and quick light transport. The cows are poor milkers.
+| [[File:Kerighar.jpg|200px]]
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 | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
 | It is a draught breed of the Zebu type, similiar to Kangayam but smaller. They are gray with white spots. '''''The bulls are used in the sport of Jallikattu or bull-taming, which is different from the Spanish custom of matadors and running of the bulls.'''''
+| [[File:Amblacheri_bull.jpg|200px]]
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 | Bullocks are powerful and good for heavy ploughing and slower draught purpose. Cows are fair milkers.
 | [[File:Krishna Valley Cattle.jpg|200px]]
+| Krishna Tira
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 ! Ponwar
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 | Pilbhit, Uttar Pradesh
 | Draught purpose. Cows are poor milkers.
+| [[File:Ponwar_cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Kerala
-| '''''Smallest cow breed in India.''''' Bullocks are mainly used for draught purpose. Cows are poor milkers.
+| '''''Smallest cow breed in the world!''''' Bullocks are mainly used for draught purpose. Cows are poor milkers. In the image alongside, the smaller cow is a 16 year old Vechur cow, while the larger cow is a 6-year old cross bred cow.
+| [[File:Vechur_cow.jpg|200px]]
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 ==References==

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 | Western Maharashtra
 | Especially good for heavy rainfall areas for draught purpose.
+| [[File:Dangi Cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Southern Maharashtra, Northern Karnataka
 | Bullocks are hardy and well-known for being fast in work.
+| [[File:Khillari_Cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Karnataka
 | Bullocks are well-known for draught power and endurance.
+| [[File:Amrit_Mahal.jpg|200px]]
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 | Hassan, Mysore, Tunkur districts of Karnataka
-| Draught breed both used for road and field agricultural operations. Closely related to Amrit Mahal.
+| Draught breed both used for road and field agricultural operations. Closely related to Amrit Mahal. However, are much thinner and produce low yields of milk.
+| [[File:Hallikar.jpg|200px]]
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 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
 | Bullocks are strong draught animals. Their skin is very strong and tight.
+| [[File:Kangayam.jpg|200px]]
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-! Nagore
+! Nagori
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 | Nagore, Rajasthan
 | It is an excellent draught breed. Bullocks are good for draught purposes.
+| [[File:Nagori.jpg|200px]]
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-! Bargur
+! Baraguru
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 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
 | Bullocks are good work animals.
+| [[File:Baraguru.jpg|200px]]
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 | Banda, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.
 | Bullocks are small but fairly sturdy animals and good for cultivation in rocky areas.
+| [[File:Kenkatha.jpg|200px]]
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 | '''''Smallest cow breed in India.''''' Bullocks are mainly used for draught purpose. Cows are poor milkers.
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 | Marathwada, Maharashtra
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-| [[Image:Deoni Bull|200px]]
+| [[File:Deoni Bull.jpg|200px]]
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 | Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan
 | Bullocks are useful for ploughing and transport. Cows are good milkers.
+| [[Hariana cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
 | This is a dual purpose milk and draught breed. Animals are copper colored, with patches of white.
+| [[File:Nimari cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
 | Bullocks are useful for ploughing. Cows are average milkers.
+| [[File:Malvi cow.jpg|200px]]
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 | Southern border of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
 | Bullocks are powerful and good for heavy ploughing and slower draught purpose. Cows are fair milkers.
+| [[File:Krishna Valley Cattle.jpg|200px]]
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 ==References==

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 Data derived from the following sources:
 * Report on National Commission on Cattle<ref name="Report">[http://www.dahd.nic.in/dahd/reports/report-of-the-national-commission-on-cattle/chapter-vii.aspx#2 Report on National Commission on Cattle] Chapter 2. Accessed: 26th January, 2013</ref>
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 | Originated in Sindh, Pakistan. Now widespread.
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-| [File:Red sindhi cattle.jpg|200px]]
+| [[File:Red sindhi cattle.jpg|200px]]
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 | Marathwada, Maharashtra
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+| [[File:Deoni Bull|200px]]
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