Krishna Valley cattle

Krishna Valley Bull
Krishna Valley Cow

Krishna Valley cattle (Kannada:ಕೃಷ್ಣಾತೀರಿ) is a breed of cattle native to North Karnataka region in India.[1] It is known to have originated in the areas drained by the Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers of the Bijapur, Bagalkot and Belgaum districts. It is a draught breed mainly used for agricultural purposes. The bulls are known for strength and endurance and the cows are moderate milk yielders.[2][3][4]


References

  1. ↑ "Breeds of Livestock - Krishna Valley Cattle". Ansi.okstate.edu. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  2. ↑ ICAR - Need for revival of Krishna Valley cattle
  3. ↑ Krishna Valley
  4. ↑ "Characterization of Krishna Valley breed of cattle (Bos indicus) in south India using microsatellite markers". Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
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