General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Eastern Hariana Or Shahabadi

Breeding Tract

Bhojpur (Bihar) & Varanasi, Mirzapur, Ghazipur, Ballia (Uttar Pradesh)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Ghazipur, Ballia, Varanasi, Mau, Mirzapur And Adjoining Districts Of Uttar Pradesh And Bhabhua, Buxar And Bhojpur Districts Of Bihar

Main Use

Draught, Milk And Manure

Comment On Main Use

Medium Milk Producer And Possess Good Draftability

Origin

Derived The Name From Its Habitat, In The Area Nearby River Ganga

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Gangatiri Cattle Are Well Adapted In Low/Medium Input Production System

Morphology

Colour

Complete White (Dhawar), Grey (Sokan)

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Medium Sized. Emerges From Side Of The Poll Behind And Above Eyes In Outward And Curving Upwards And Inwards Ending With Pointed Tips

Visible Characteristics

Forehead Is Prominent, Straight And Broad With Shallow Groove In The Middle. Eyelids, Muzzle, Hooves And Tail Switch Are Generally Black