General Information

Species

Cattle

Breeding Tract

Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj, Supaul (Bihar)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Purnea Cattle Are Distributed In Seemanchal Region Of Bihar Comprising Entire Districts Of Araria, Purnea And Katihar, And The Adjoining Areas Of Kishanganj, Supaul And Madhepura Districts.

Main Use

Milk, Draught And Manure

Origin

Native. Named After The Name Of Its Breeding Tract

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Very Good Drought And Heat Tolerant Capabilities

Morphology

Colour

Primarily Grey Followed By Red And Black

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Straight And Mostly Carried Upwards Sometimes Laterally. Size: Male- 8.3 Female- 7.1cm

Visible Characteristics

These Are Small Sized Animals. These Cattle Have Medium Hump, Small To Medium Dewlap, Small Naval Flap And Small To Medium Sized Udder. Head Is Medium In Size. Most Of The Purnea Cattle Has Flat Poll While Some Have Moderately Prominent Poll.