Dhanni cattle are a versatile breed of cattle originating from the Punjab province of Pakistan (mainly Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi). It is used for many purposes in its native region.
It is used in dairy, meat and draft production, as well as for plowing. The breed has many color patterns. And they have different names depending on the color scheme.
Animals with white coats with black spots are called Chitta Burga. Black wool with white spots of animals is called Cala Burga.
Animals with white spots with brown and black spots are called nukra. And red-haired animals with white spots are called Ratta Burga.
Currently, dhanni cattle are mainly found in Jhelum, Attock and Rawalpindi districts of Punjab province in Pakistan. Learn more about the breed below.
Characteristics of dhanni cattle
Dhanni cattle are medium-sized animals with a compact body. They have relatively straight backs, small heads and thin skin.
Dhanni cattle have many color patterns, but most animals consist of black or red-brown spots on their white coat. Bulls and cows usually have horns and their horns are stubby.
They have alert but small ears. They have a dense sheath, a small suspension and a compact hump. Cows have relatively small udders.
The average live weight of adult bulls is about 400 kg. Cows are much smaller than bulls. And the average live weight of mature cows is about 300 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Dhanni cattle are versatile animals. They are used for the production of milk and meat. It is also used for traction purposes, including plowing.
Special Notes
Dhanni cattle are hardy animals with great agility and are very suitable for light draft work. They are very active and hardy animals. They are good and are used for both milk production and meat production at home.
Cows are good milk producers. On average, cows can produce between 1,000 and 1,200 kg of milk per lactation. See the full breed profile of Dhanni cattle in the following table.
| Breed name | Dany | |
| another name | Chitta Burga, Cala Burga, Nukra, Ratta Bruga | |
| Purpose of the breed | Milk, meat and pressure | |
| Special Notes | Good quality milk, well adapted to the natural climate, suitable for meat, very resistant to frost, suitable for milking. | |
| Breed size | medium | |
| Bulls | About 400kg | |
| cows | About 300kg | |
| climatic tolerance | native climate | |
| coat color | Many, but most animals consist of black or red-brown spots on the white coats. | |
| horned | Yes | |
| milk production | Good | |
| scarcity | general | |
| Country/place of origin | Pakistan |
