Alambadi Breed

              One of the rare breed, found inTamil Nadu.

               Breed in the hilly forest areas of the upper Kaveri basin Mettur (Salem dt.) Pennagaram, Dharmapuri (both in Dharmapuri dt.) Kollegal, Bangalore rural (both in Karnataka state). Trotting variety known for endurance. Breed by Kongu Vellalas, Lingayats, Vanniyars and Vokkaligas of the region.They are the nearest cousin to hallikar Breed of Karnataka .   

                  The male stock is generally sold as yearlings at big fairs to ryots who rear and sell them as work cattle. They are very active and hardy animals  is very useful in ploughing and can live on scanty rations. They are in good demand for cart and should be regarded as purely a draught breed.Cows of this breeds are poor milk yielders.

                   Alambadi cattle can withstand all climatic conditions. The farmers can improve their economic condition by raising this cattle breed. Review full breed profile of Alambadi cattle in the chart below.

Alambadi Cattle | Breed Profile

Breed Name        Alambadi

Other Name        NoneBreed

Purpose               Mainly kept for ploughing
                              and pulling cart.Rarely    
                              kept for dairy.

Special Notes    Very hardy Breed

Size                      Medium

Weight                 290-362 kg

Climate               Tolerance All Climates

Skin Color           Grey, dark grey or black

Horned                Yes 

Milk Yield            Poor

Rarity                   Rare

Varieties             Mainly Grey, Dark Grey or 
                             Black

Country               India

fig.1 Bull

fig.2 Cow

fig.3 Heifer