Dual Purpose

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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