Dhanni (cattle)
Dhanni is a cattle breed originating in Punjab province of Pakistan mainly in Attock, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, and Jhelum. It is used for dairy, meat, and draught (including ploughing)[1]
Description
Dhanni is an average-sized cattle, with a straight back bearing a big hump, a small face, and short-alerted years. It is found in different color ranges with different spots that can be either black, brown, or red. It has a long tail ending with white switch. Bulls of this breed are known to be having great agility. A male weighs around 400 kg while a female weighs 300 kg.
The milk yield of females are around 1,000 - 1,200 litres.[2]
Color patterns
Dhanni bull have different names according to it color patterns:
- White coat with black spots (Chitta Burga)
- Black coat with white sports (Kala Burga)
- White mottles with brown and black patches (Nuqra)
- Red coat with white spots (Ratta Burga)
References
- ^ "Breeds of Livestock in Pakistan - AgriHunt". Agrihunt.pk. 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ^ Muhammad Aslam. "Dhanni Cattle" (PDF). Fangrpk.org. Retrieved 2015-07-23.