Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_0100_ONGOLE_03020
Transboundary name
Ongole
Other name
Nellore
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to hot humid sultry climate and wet lands.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for a long breeding season.
Reference for special qualities
Project Directorate on Cattle. G-123, Shastri Nagar, Meerut(UP) Cattle Project, Livestock Research Station, Lam(A.P.) .
Color comments
uni coloured: white, males have grey markings on head, neck and hump and black points on the knees and pasterns of both fore and hind limbs
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short and stumpy horns, outward and backward
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
130
Weight males
570.00
Weight females
268.00
Other specific visible traits
glossy white coat, hump, tail with black switch
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1979
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Guntur-Nellore, south Andhra Pradesh
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
