Krishna Valley
Krishna Valley cattle (Kannada:god) is a breed of cattle native to North Karnataka region in India.[1] It is known to have originated in the areas drained by the Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers of the Bijapur, Bagalkot and Belgaum districts. It is a draught breed mainly used for agricultural purposes. The bulls are known for strength and endurance and the cows are moderate milk yielders.[2][3][4]
The Brahman or Brahma breed was produced by cross-breeding the Kankrej and Guzerat (Gujarat), Ongole, Gyr (Gir) and Krishna Valley breeds of cattle.[5] The Brahman is one of the most popular breeds of cattle intended for meat processing and is widely used in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, United States, Panama, Colombia and Australia among many other places.
References
- ^ "Breeds of Livestock - Krishna Valley Cattle". Ansi.okstate.edu. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ ICAR - Need for revival of Krishna Valley cattle
- ^ Krishna Valley
- ^ "Characterization of Krishna Valley breed of cattle (Bos indicus) in south India using microsatellite markers". Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Three principal strains or varieties were brought to the United States and used in the development of the Brahman breed are the Guzerat, the Nellore, and Gir. In addition, the Krishna Valley strain was introduced and used to a lesser extent".