Gangatiri
Also known as: Eastern Hariana, Shahabadi
A hardy dual-purpose breed of the Ganga basin, well suited to Bihar's paddy–wheat farming systems. It gives dependable milk while producing sturdy bullocks.
GANGATIRI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: white to grey-white; grey shading on the neck and hump in males
- Medium sized, compact body with a short, straight face
- Small, stumpy horns emerging outward and upward
- Black hooves, muzzle, eyelids and tail switch
Benefits for Farmers
Native to Bihar — fully adapted to local climate, fodder and management
Dual output of milk and draught power from the same herd
Disease resistant and thrives on rice straw based feeding
Priority breed for conservation and AI-based genetic improvement
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Dual Purpose
- Home Tract
- Gangetic plains — Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur and adjoining Varanasi, Ghazipur, Ballia
- Found In
- Bihar Uttar Pradesh
- Yield
- 900–1,500 kg per lactation; 4.3% fat
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