General Information

Species

Donkey

Synonym

Desi

Breeding Tract

Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka (Gujarat)

Main Use

Pack Animal, Donkey Cart

Comment On Main Use

Bharwad And Rabari Pastorals Mainly Use This Donkey As Pack Animal To Carry Luggage During Migration With Small Ruminants. Kumbhar (Potter) Community Also Uses This Animal For Pottery Work In Dwarka, Jamnagar Region. Also Used As Pack/ Donkey Cart To Carry Mud And Bricks In Brick Making Work

Origin

Local. Named After Area Of Its Origin I.E. Halar In Jamnagar District Of Gujarat. Halar Was First Established With This Name By Jam Shri Rawalji Lakhaji, A Jadeja Rajput, In 1540

Comment On Main Use

Bullocks Are The Only Source Of Draught Power.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Excellent Drought & Heat Tolerance Capacity, Walking Ability, And Adaptability To Extensive Pattern Of Rearing & Management

Morphology

Colour

White

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Muzzle And Hooves Are Black. Mane Is Whit. Forehead And Nasal Bone Are Mostly Convex. Ears Are Mostly Erect. Back Is Mostly Concave. Halari Donkey Has A Strong Built And Large Size