Rati cattle are an important indigenous cattle breed in India. It is a dairy cattle breed, mainly used for milk production and animal traction.
Rati Cattle bos indicus The breed originates from the Bikaner, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts in northwestern Rajasthan, India. It is a very important dual purpose cattle breed in India and is well known for its milking and drafting prowess.
It is known that this breed has two variants – rati and rat. Rati cattle are a draft breed, while Rath are pure milk producers.
Rath cattle were tamed by the Rath tribe and this variant originated from the Alwar region of Rajasthan. White skin with black or gray spots are the main characteristics of rath cattle.
While rati cattle are usually brown in color. Rati and rati are two completely different breeds. Rati cattle are descended from the Sahiwal and Tharparkar cattle breeds.
The breed is currently available throughout Rajasthan and some other parts of India. Learn more about this breed of cattle below.
Characteristics of rat cattle
The rati cattle is a medium-sized animal, usually brown in color with white spots all over its body. Although they are also found in completely brown or black coats with white markings.
Their lower body is usually lighter in color than the rest of the body.
They have medium sized horns and their horns are curved outwards, upwards and inwards. Their face is wide between the eyes and slightly convex. They have a long tail and the dewlap is thin and free. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Rati cattle are dual purpose animals. They are used both for milk production and for bottling.
Special Notes
Rati cattle are very hardy animals. The ecosystem in its natural extent is fragile and the land is less fertile with very low productivity. Cool winters, dry rainy seasons, dust storms and hot summers are the typical characteristics of this region.
However, these animals are well adapted to this region and can grow well in this environment. Cows are efficient and good milk producers.
On average, cows can produce around 1560 kg of milk per lactation. Although their milk production can vary from 1000 to 3000 kg. See the complete profile of this breed in the following table.
| Breed name | Rati |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | draft milk |
| Special Notes | Very hardy and strong, well adapted to its native environment. |
| Breed size | medium |
| Milk production | 1000 to 3000 kg (average 1560 kg) |
| climatic tolerance | All climates |
| coat color | Mainly brown with white patches all over the body |
| horned | Yes |
| milk production | Good |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | India |
