General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Kandadi.

Breeding Tract

The Dangs (Gujarat) & Thane, Nashik, Ahmadnagar (Maharashtra) & Karnal, Rohtak (Haryana)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Mostly Found In The Akola Taluka Of Ahmadnagar District, Sinner And Igatpuri Taluka Of Nashik Districts Of Maharashtra And Dangs District Of Gujarat. It Is Also Found Near By Thane District Of Maharashtra. Generally These Animals Are Found Near The Hilly Tract Where Forest Is Available In The Ranges Of Sahyadri.

Main Use

Work – Draught; Food – Milk

Comment On Main Use

Dangi Cattle Are Extensively Used For Ploughing, Harrowing And Other Field Operations, And Also For Carting Timber From Forest Area. The Breed Is Well Known For Its Excellent Working Qualities In Heavy Rainfall Areas, Rice Fields And Hilly Tracts.

Origin

In Marathi Dang Means Mountains And These Animals Are Living In Mountains. Hence These Are Called Dangi. Some Believe That This Originates From The Dangs District In Gujarat.The Synonym Name Kandadi Suggests The Origin Of The Breed From Karnataka.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

The Animals Are Adapted To Hevy Rainfall Conditions. The Skin Exudes An Oily Secretion Which Protects From Heavy Rain.

Morphology

Colour

Dangi Cattle Have Distinct White Coat Colour With Red Or Black Spots Distributed Unevenly Over The Body.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Short (12-15 Cm) And Thick With Lateral Pointing Tips Animals With Inward And Also With Downward Pointing Horn Tips Are Also Available In Sizable Numbers.

Visible Characteristics

Uneven Distribution Of Black Or Red Spots Over The Body. Forehead Is Slightly Protruding.