Species: Camel

Breed: Kutchi

General Information

Species

Camel

Synonym

Food – Milk; Work – Draught

Breeding Tract

Banas Kantha, Mahesana, Kutchchh, Patan (Gujarat)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Kutch Region In Gujarat. The Climate Of The Tract Is Semi-Arid. Most Of The Area Is Drought Prone.

Comment On Main Use

Males Are Used For Draft Purposes

Origin

Their Origin Is From Sindh

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

These Camels Are Adapted To The Harsh Climate, And Salty And Marshy Land Of This Region.

Morphology

Colour

These Camels Have Dark Brown Or Red Color.

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Camels Are Heavy Built. Appearance Is Dull.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet

 

Male

Female

Height (Avg Cm)

186

178

Body Length (Avg Cm

154

153

Heart Girth (Avg Cm)

181

182

Weight (Avg Kg)

633

534

Birth Weight (Avg Kg)

37.24

35