Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_0900_VECHUR_03030
Other name
Dwarf Cow
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to high rainfall, hot humid climate and low quality feeds & fodders of the area
Specific resistance or tolerance
A high disease resistance is reported for animals of this breed.
Other special qualities
These animals are reported to have a good adaptability.
Color comments
multi coloured: light red, black or fawn and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Small, thin, curved forward and in some cases extremely small and hardly seen outside. Small and stout for bulls
Wither height males
99
Wither height females
89
Weight males
178.00
Weight females
132.00
Other specific visible traits
Extremely small sized animal with compact body.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It is known by the name of a place Vechur - a small place by the side of Vembanad lake near Vaikam in Kottayam district of South Kerala.
Location within country
Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod districts of Kerala
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
