Key Physical & Phenotypic Characteristics
- •Compact, sturdy, squarely built body with strong, short legs
- •Bulls are grey with dark grey / black markings on head, neck, and hump
- •Cows are greyish-white or silvery white with red calf coats that turn grey at 6 months
- •Short, stout horns curving outwards and backwards with sharp black tips
Management & Housing Guidelines
- •Historically raised under the traditional 'Korangadu' silvopastoral grazing system.
Feeding & Nutritional Profile
- •Kolukattai grass (Cenchrus ciliaris), Subabul leaves, and groundnut cake.
IoT Collar & Sensor Considerations
- • Monitor hydration metrics during heavy carting in summer months.
Health & Immunity Considerations
Superior immunity to endemic pathogens and tick-borne cattle fevers.
Registered Herd Animals
1 animal(s)Official References & Sources
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)
- Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation