General Information

Species

Cattle

Synonym

Nil

Breeding Tract

Assam

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Indigenous Cattle Of Assam Locally Called As Lakhimi Are Found In The Entire State Of Assam

Main Use

Dual – Milk And Draught

Comment On Main Use

Bullocks Are Excellent Draft Animals For Carting And Ploughing Especially In The Muddy Fields For Paddy Cultivation.The Milk Produced By Lakhimi Cattle Is Rich In Fat For Which It Fetches A High Price.

Origin

Indigenous

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

Nil

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To Subtropical Climatic Conditions

Morphology

Colour

Brown & Grey

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Straight. Size 17 Cm

Visible Characteristics

Animals Are Small Sized, Horned And Have Relatively Short Legs. Coat Colour Is Variable Mainly Brown And Grey. Hump Is Medium In Size And The Backline Is Slightly Curved. Udder Is Small And Bowel Shaped.