General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Surti, Dongarpati, Dongri, Wannera, Waghyd, Balankya And Shevera.

Breeding Tract

Bidar (Karnataka) & Parbhani, Nanded, Osmanabad, Latur (Maharashtra)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Breeding Tract Lies In The Balaghat Range Of Sahyadri Hills Extending From Kannad Taluk Of Aurangabad To Deglur Taluk Of Marathwada Region Of Maharashtra State.The Actual Place Of Origin Is Deoni, Udgir And Ahmadpur Taluks Of Latur District.

Main Use

Work – Draught And Transport; Food – Milk

Comment On Main Use

Deoni Bullocks Are Preferred For Heavy Work. Deoni Bullocks Reach The Maximum Potentional At Around 5 To 6 Year Of Age And Maintain It Effectively Up To 12 Year Of Age

Origin

Believed To Have Been Developed From Gir Cattle.This Breed Has Drived Its Name From The Habitat I.E. Deoni Taluk Of Latur District.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Body Colour Is Usually Spotted Black And White. This Breed Has Three Strains Viz. 1- Complete White(Balankya). 2.- Comlete White With Partial Black Face (Wannera). 3-Black And White Spotted(Waghyd Or Shevera)

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horn Emerge From The Side Of The Poll Behind And Above The Eyes In Out Ward And Upward Direction. Horn Size Is Small And The Tips Are Blunt.

Visible Characteristics

Black And White Spotted Body Colour, Drooping Ears, Prominent And Slightly Bulging Forehead