![]() Originated from Alambadi of Dharmapuri district in Tamilnadu.Breeds are active, useful draught animals but not fast trotter.Typical backward curving horns of likeMysore type cattle.Presence of reddish or brownish spots in muzzle, eyes, switch and back is the characteristic feature of this breed. ![]() Small in size, usually grey or dark grey in colour.Also known as Jallikattu madu, kidai madu, sentharai.This breed is commonly seen in cumbum valley of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu.The practice of dehorning of bullocks is peculiar in Umblachery cattle.The legs have white markings below the hocks like socks.Umblachery calves are generally red or brown at birth with all the characteristic white marking on the face, on limbs and tail.Suitable for wet ploughing and known for their strength and sturdiness.Originated inThanjavur, Thiruvarur and Nagappattinam districts of Tamil Nadu.It is otherwise called as Jathi madu, Mottai madu, Molai madu, Therkathi madu.Cautious in behaviour and tends to remain away from strangers.Known for their speed and endurance in trotting.Animals are well built, compact and medium in size.Generally brown colour with white markings.Developed for work in uneven hilly terrains.Found around Bargur hills in Bhavani taluk of Erode district in Tamilnadu.The eyes are dark and prominent with black rings around them.The horns are spread apart, nearly straight with a slight curve backwards.Bulls are grey with dark colour in hump, fore and hind quarters.Originated in Kangayam, Dharapuram, Perundurai, Erode, Bhavani and part of Gobichettipalayam taluk of Erode and Coimbatore district.Horns are long and end in sharp black points.The muzzle, feat and tail are usually black.Amiritmahals are grey cattle but their shade varies from almost white to near black.Originated in Hassan, Chikmagalur and Chitradurga district of Karnataka.The breed is best known for its draught capacity and especially for its trotting ability.Compact, muscular and medium size animal with prominent forehead, long horns and strong legs.Originated from the former princely state of Vijayanagarm, presently part of Karnataka. ![]()
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