Kangayam cattle
Kangayam Bull
Kangayam Cow (Mayalai / Silver)
The Kangeyam or Kangayam cattle derives its name from the Kangeyam town located in Tiruppur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is an indigenous breed of India. The animals are medium built in general and is considered a good draught breed in South India. Although the milk of Kangayam cows has a high nutritious value with no bad fat, the breed is considered a poor milker. However, in some cases, good milkers are also found, giving 18 to 20 litres during the peak milking period. The colour of the cattle is grey or white with black markings. The breed is on the wane, due to poor government support for indigenous breeds, although individual conservative efforts are bearing some fruit.[1]
Breed Varieties:
- Mayalai (Silver)
- Pillai (White)
- Sevalai (Red)
- Kaari (Black)
References
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