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Breed of cattle

Kasaragod Dwarf is a breed of zebu (Bos indicus) cattle in Kerala. They originated in the mountain range of Kasaragod district. The cows are known for their high milking ability and give mineral rich milk with high feed to milk ratio. The cattle require almost zero inputs and can be free ranged. They are one among the four prime dwarf cattles in India along with Malnad Gidda, Punganur, and Vechur cattle.

Characteristics

Height averages at 107.3 cms. for males and 95.83 cms. for females.

Cow
Cow
Bull
Bull

References

"Basic Knowledge Period Work".
"Punjab CM bowled over Kasargod cattle". Deccan Herald. September 2014.
"Kasargod Dwarf". 4 October 2018.

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These are the cattle breeds considered in India to be wholly or partly of Indian origin. Inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Indian.
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Cattle breeds of India

These are the cattle breeds considered in India to be wholly or partly of Indian origin. Inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Indian.

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