Alambadi

Alambadi
Country of origin India
Distribution Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Use dairy, draft
Traits
Horn status Horned
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) indicus

Alambadi is a breed of cattle that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India.[1][2]

In the past it was generally kept as a draught animal,[3] although modern breeders are attempting to increase the milk output of this traditional breed. Alambadi breed is almost extinct and it is rare to find one. Farmers and breeders are complaining that the reason for the extinction of breed is due to the banning of bio-cultural sports like Raekla racing and usage of exotic foreign crossbred cows.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Conserve Alambadi cattle breed, farmers told". The Hindu. 26 April 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Exhibition of Alambadi cattle". The Hindu. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Author: Adam (16 January 2016). "Cattle breed: Alambadi cattle". Free Range Goats. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
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