Bachaur
An indigenous draught breed of north Bihar, named after the Bachaur region of Sitamarhi. It is closely related to Hariana and is prized locally for tireless bullocks.
BECHAUR
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: grey to white; darker grey over the fore and hindquarters in males
- Compact, medium body with strong, well set legs
- Short horns emerging from the sides of the poll
- Small hump and moderate dewlap
Benefits for Farmers
Bullocks work well in the wet, heavy soils of the Bihar plains
Survives on very low-input feeding and rough grazing
Strong resistance to local parasites and humid heat
Endangered native breed — conservation supports local livelihoods
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Draught
- Home Tract
- Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur
- Found In
- Bihar
- Yield
- 350–500 kg per lactation (cows are modest milkers)
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