General Information

Species

Cattle

Breeding Tract

Alappuzha / Alleppey, Kottayam, Pathanam Thitta, Kasargode (Kerala)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Kuttanad, A Unique Agricultural Tract, Which Covers Alappuzha, Kottayam And Pathanamthitta; And Kasaragod Districts Of Kerala

Main Use

Food – Milk; Dung – Manure

Comment On Main Use

Milk Production In Vechur Cattle Is Relatively Higher Than In Other Dwarf Cattle Available In This Area.

Origin

It Is Known By The Name Of A Place Vechur – A Small Place By The Side Of Vembanad Lake Near Vaikam In Kottayam District Of South Kerala.

Comment On Main Use

Bullocks Are The Only Source Of Draught Power.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

The Social Requirement As Well As Heavy Rain And Hot Humid Climate Of The Area Coupled With Low Input Available To The Animals Led To The Selection Of A Small Adaptable Animal By Man As Well Nature. This Was The Basis For Evolution Of Vechur Animal.

Morphology

Colour

Animals Are Light Red, Black Or Fawn And White.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Small, Thin Curving Forward And Downward. In Some Cases They Are Extermely Small And Are Hardly Visible.

Visible Characteristics

Extremely Small Sized Animal With Compact Body.