General Information

Species

Cattle

Breeding Tract

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Breed Tract Is Confined To The Taluks Of Punganur And Adjacent Taluks Of Vayalpad, Madnapalli And Palamaner In Chittoor District Of Andhra Pradesh.

Main Use

Work – Draught And Transportation; Food – Milk

Comment On Main Use

These Animals Are Used For Agricultural Operations On Light Soil. Bullocks Are Used For Carts Like Tongas And For Special Races.

Origin

This Breed Was Developed By Rulers Of Punganur. Hence This Breed Is Known As Punganur After The Name Of Area.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Punganur Cattle Are White, Grey Or Light Brown To Dark Brown Or Red. White Mixed With Red Or Black Colour Animals Are Also Available. Combination Of White With Brown Or Black Patches Is Not Uncommon.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Crescent Shaped And Often Loose Curving Backward And Forward In Males And Lateral And Forward In Females. Short To Medium In Size.

Visible Characteristics

Short Stature