Red Kandhari Cattle: Characteristics, Uses, and Complete Breed Information

The Kandhari red cattle is an Indian cattle breed widely used as a draft force. Locally it is known as Lal Kandhari due to the fact that it is almost universal dark red skin.

The breed is mainly found in the Bidar (Karnataka), Latour, Parbhani, Nanded and Hingoli districts of Maharashtra.

Red kandhari cattle are known to originate from Latur, Kandhara taluka in Nanded district and Parbhani district in Marathawada region of Maharashtra.

It is known to have received royal patronage from King Somadevaraya, who ruled Kandhar in 4 AD. Learn more about this breed of cattle below.

Characteristics of Kandhari Red Cattle

Red kandhari cattle are medium in size and robust in appearance. They have an almost universal coat that is dark red in color, but variations from dull red to almost brown are also found. But bulls are generally a shade darker than cows.

Red kandhari cattle have medium-sized, evenly curved horns. They have a broad forehead and long ears. The bulls softened the hump and dewlap.

They have sparkling eyes and a black ring around their hoops. The average height of bulls is about 138 cm at the withers, while that of cows is about 128 cm. Photos and information from Wikipedia.

Advantages

Kandhari red cattle are widely used in India as draft power. They are mainly used for heavy agricultural work such as plowing and transport, as well as for transport.

Special Notes

Red kandhari cattle are very hardy and suitable for all agricultural work. Especially bulls are mainly used for this kind of task.

Animals are generally kept in an extensive grazing management system in small herds only. And most people who raise them usually offer a small amount of concentrate to bulls, dairy cows and male calves.

The cows are quite good at milk production, averaging around 600 kg per lactation. And their milk contains an average of 4.57% fat. See the complete profile of this breed in the following table.

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