General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Doddadana, Jawari Dana, Number Dana

Breeding Tract

Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Hassan, Shimoga, Tumkur, Davanagere (Karnataka)

Main Use

Work – Transport And Draught

Comment On Main Use

Famous Draught Breed Known For Its Power And Endurance. Animals Are Fiery And Active. Bullocks Are Specially Suited For Trotting And Quick Transportation.

Origin

Originated From A Herd Established By The Ruler Of Mysore State Between 1572 And 1636 A D. Amrit Means Milk And Mahal Means House; The Breed Was Developed From Draft Breed Of Southern India With An Objective To Increase The Milk Productivity.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Grey, But Varies From White To Almost Black. White Grey Markings Are Present On Face And Dewlap In Some Animals. Dark Shades On Neck, Shoulder, Hump And Hind Quarters.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Long. Emerge From The Top Of The Poll Fairly Close Together In Backward And Upward Direction, Turn In And End In Sharp Black Points – Sometime Touching Each Other.

Visible Characteristics

Long Head Tappering Towards Muzzle; Long Horns.