Alambadi cattle are a notable local breed bred in the Alambadi district of Dharmapuri in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Now the Alambadi is a rather rare breed. This cattle breed is mainly bred in the hilly regions of modern Tamil Nadu.
Modern breeders are trying to increase the milk production of this traditional Indian breed. Previously, the breed was usually kept as a dry animal. Farmers across India should lend a hand to save Alambadi cattle.
The good news is that “the government of Tamil Nadu has taken effective measures to conserve this breed.” Below are the breed’s characteristics and full profile.
Characteristics of Alambadi Cattle
Alambadi cattle are medium sized and gray, dark gray or black in color. Some other colors are also available in some regions. This cattle breed has white markings on the forehead, limbs and tail. Their head is narrow and their horns are curved backwards.
The forehead and the hump are prominent, with a thick dewlap. On average, an adult Alambadi bull weighs around 317-362 kg and a cow around 290 kg. Photo by TNAU.
Advantages
Alambadi cattle are an almost exclusively dry breed. In India, the breed is bred primarily for towing and plowing. They are not good milkers and are rarely used in dairy farming.
Special Notes
Alambadi cattle are very hardy animals that are very useful when plowing. And resists all weather conditions. Alambadi cows give a good amount of milk.
Farmers can improve their economic situation by breeding this breed of cattle. See the complete profile of this breed of cattle in the table below.
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| Breed name | Alambadi |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Mainly used for plowing and cart towing. Rarely used for dairy products. |
| Special Notes | very rustic |
| Breed size | medium |
| The weight | 290,362kg |
| climatic tolerance | All climates |
| Skin color | Grey, dark gray or black |
| horned | Yes |
| milk production | Not really |
| scarcity | Ordinary parts |
| Varieties | Rather gray, dark gray or black |
| Native country | India |
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