BADRI CATTLE.pptx

Uttrakhand registered cattle breed

1. accession no. INDIA_CATTLE_2400_BADRI_03040 PRESENTED BY –NEELAM PUROHIT REGISTRATION NO- (22-M-LP-04 ) PRESENTED TO- DR .RANI ALEX BADRI CATTLE

2. LOCATION (HOMETRACT) The Badri breed derived its name from the holy shrine of Char Dham at Badrinath .

3. INTRODUCTION The breeding tract of Badri cattle extends to hilly districts of Uttarakhand .  It is found in both the two divisions of Uttarakhand i.e., Kumaon and Garhwal . Badri is dual purpose breed of Uttarakhand which also known as “ Pahadi ”. This breed requires minimal care and is blessed with a strong immunity. It is only cattle breed belongs to Uttrakhand is registered by NBGAR on 1 August 2016.

4. MORPHOLOGY Small in size with long legs and varied body colours – black, brown, red, white or grey. Horns are curved-upward and inward. Badri is Small sized, active and sure-footed animal. Straight forehead with prominent poll, medium to large hump. Udder small

5. BADRI COW

6. CHARACTERISTICS Animals are well adapted to hilly terrains and climatic conditions . Weighing between 200–250kg. Muzzle and hooves are black or brown in colour . The tail is long with a black switch. Average milk yield per lactation of Badri cow is 632 kg (range from 547 to 657 kg) with an average milk fat of 4 % (range from 3.6 to 4.4 %).

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