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Hissar

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Transboundary name
Hissar
Other name
Hansi-hissar, Hissar-hansi, Hissar-hariana, Hansi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
120
Weight males
499.00
Weight females
340.20
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
composite of Kankrej, Hariana, Gir, Nagori, Ongole, Tharparker and Krishna Valley; variety of Hariana Zebu
Year of origin
1815
Location within country
southern Punjab
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Himachali Pahari

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Language
Hindi
Description
Accession No. INDIA_CATTLE_0600_HIMACHALIPAHARI_03049
Other name
Pahari, Desi, local, Gauri, Himdhenu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Hump-Medium in males and small in females
Additional information comments
Moderate draught performance, capability to work on narrow, sloppy, undulating, hill terrain
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to hilly terrain Moderate draught performance, capability to work on narrow, sloppy, undulating, hill terrain
Specific resistance or tolerance
Comparatively higher tolerance/ resistance to diseases
Specific reproductive characteristic
Not known
Special characteristic of product
Not known
Other special qualities
Not known
Reference for special qualities
NA
Color comments
Coat Colour -Primarily black and blackish brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Horns a. Colour Blackish and brown b. Size (cm) Medium c. Shape (Straight/Curved) Mainly Curved d. Orientation Primarily lateral upwards
Wither height males
110.3
Wither height females
98.3
Weight males
226.70
Weight females
185.58
Other specific visible traits
Colour a. Coat Primarily black and blackish brown b. Muzzle Mostly black/black brown, sometimes pinkish brown/ brown c. Eyelids Primarily black d. Tail Switch Predominately blackfollowed by white and brown e. Hooves Primarily black
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Himalayan region-Himachal pradesh
Import
No
Location within country
Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra, Sirmaur, Shimla,Kinnaur, Lahaul&Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk

Hariana

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_CATTLE_0520_HARIANA_03009
Transboundary name
Hariana
Other name
Hansi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: Animals are white or light grey in colour. Bulls are relatively darker.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns. Curve outwards, upwards and then inwards
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
136
Weight males
499.00
Weight females
325.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, grey-white Shorthorned type. White colour, long and narow face, well marked bony prominence at the centre of poll and small horns.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Hariana cattle take their name from the region known as Haryana in North India. Earlier there were two strains of cattle Hisar and Hansi found in this region and known after the name of their native towns but now there is only one breed i.e. Hariana.
Location within country
Rohtak, Jhajjar, Hisar, Sonepat, Jind and Gurgaon districts of Haryana
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk

Hallikar

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Description
Registered as breed, accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_0800_HALLIKAR_03008
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: dark grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Horns are carried backwards, forwards and slightly inwards
Wither height males
190
Wither height females
170
Weight males
453.50
Weight females
425.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, Mysore type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Mysore, Mandhya, Bangalore, Tumkur, and Hasan districts of Karnataka
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk

Gujamavu

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Hallikar
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Goomsur

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
local variety
Location within country
Orissa
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Gir

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Description
Registered as breed with accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_0400_GIR_03007
Transboundary name
Gir
Other name
Bhodali, Desan, Gujarati, Sorathi, Kathiwari
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are adapted to their local environment (dry, hot climate, semi-desert).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for a long breeding season.
Reference for special qualities
Gujarat Agricultural University, Ahemdabad. Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, white with black patches
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns point downward and backwards and have pointed tips
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
121
Weight males
544.00
Weight females
310.00
Other specific visible traits
hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1969
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed pure breed
Location within country
Junagarh, Bhavnagar and Amreli districts of Gujarat
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Ghumusari

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Description
ACCESSION NO. INDIA_CATTLE_1500_GHUMUSARI_03032
Other name
Deshi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
Ranges from white to grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Small, curved upward with rounded tips
Wither height males
108.09
Wither height females
102.91
Weight males
209.00
Weight females
167.00
Other specific visible traits
Small compact symmetrical body having small head with forehead being flat, broad and depressed in between the eyes
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Western part of Ganjam district and adjoining areas of Phulbani district of Orissa. Heavy concentration is in Bhanjanagar, Sorada and Aska area of Ganjam district
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk

Gayal

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Language
hindi, bengali
Transboundary name
Mithun
Other name
Mithun, Mithan
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
multi coloured: dark slate in coloured with white stockings below the knees <br>comment: Calves are born dark red in coloured which turns into the characteristic coloured by 6 months of age. They have a dorsal ridge on the crest of the shoulder
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
symmetrical, diverging outward, pointed tips
Wither height males
134
Wither height females
128
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
short tail, big dewlap, flat forehead
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
domesticated Gaur (Bos bibos frontalis)
Location within country
hill forests of Assam
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical

Gaolao

Country

Specie

ISO3
IND
Description
registered with accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_1110_GAOLAO_03006
Other name
Gualgani, Arvi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white or light grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short and stumpy
Wither height males
143
Wither height females
125
Weight males
400.00
Weight females
320.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, grey-white Shorthorned type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Year of origin
18
Location within country
Wardha district of Maharastra, and Bhalaghat, Chhindwara, Gonda, Durg, Rajnandgaon and Seoni districts of Madhya Pradesh
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
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