Khillari
A fast, muscular draught breed descended from the Hallikar, famous for speed in bullock-cart racing across western Maharashtra.
KHILLARI
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: greyish white; bulls have dark grey fore and hindquarters
- Compact, tight-skinned body with clean-cut features
- Long, pointed horns running backward in a straight line
- Very alert with quick, powerful movements
Benefits for Farmers
Among the fastest draught cattle in India
Great stamina for long working hours in dry conditions
Efficient feed converter — works hard on modest rations
Highly valued in local cattle markets and races
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Draught
- Home Tract
- Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and adjoining Bijapur
- Found In
- Maharashtra Karnataka
- Yield
- 400–800 kg per lactation
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