Lohani cattle

Lohani cattle (also known as acchai cattle) are a breed of cattle named after the Loralai district of Balochistan, though it is found throughout Pakistan and India. They belong to the zebu breed of cattle, which are typically found in the hilly areas of India and Pakistan. They were originally a working breed, but are now used for milking as well.[1]

Lohani
Conservation statusUnassessed
Other namesAcchai Cattle
Country of originPakistan, India
DistributionPakistan, India
UseDraft
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    300 kg
  • Female:
    235 kg
Height
  • Male:
    40–44 in
CoatRed with White spots

Characteristics

They are draft type of cattle and are smaller than many other types of cattle, with the average bull weighing 300–350 kg. Their coat is normally red with white spots. The cattle have a narrow face, small ears and big, eyes. The forehead is slightly concave and often has white markings. The horns usually are long and vertical. They typically measure from between 12 and 18 inches in length. The horns are also usually short and thick.[2][3]

Origin

It is believed that the Lohani originated from Lorali in Pakistan. The cattle are adapted to survive here as they are short and have relatively long legs to cross the uneven hills, which are typically between 3000 and 10,000 feet tall. Today, many cattle are found in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan where they are called acchai cattle.[3]

References
  1. "Breeds of Livestock – Lohani Cattle". ansi.okstate.edu. Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
  2. "Breeds of Livestock in Pakistan – AgriHunt". agrihunt.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-28. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
  3. "Lohani Cattle" (PDF).
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