Hallikar
Hallikar ( Kannada ಹಳ್ಳಿಕಾರ್ ) is a Zebu breed of cattle originally from the Indian state of Karnataka .
description
The Hallikar breed comes from the region of the former princely state of Mysore in the south of what is now Karnataka. Hallikar were mainly bred as work animals and are valued as persistent draft animals. In contrast, the milk yield of the cows is relatively low and averages 541 liters per calf (minimum 225, maximum 1100). In terms of appearance, they are compact, strong, large cattle with long, strong legs. The bulls are about 190 cm tall and weigh 450 kg, the cows reach 170 cm and 425 kg. The color of the animals is gray to light brown. The closely spaced, long, slightly curved horns and the large, very flexible ears are characteristic.
On February 7, 2017, the Karnataka government announced that several native cattle breeds ( Malnad Gidda , Hallikar and Deoni ), as well as sheep breeds (Bannur, Bellari, and sheep breeds) had been released as part of a new program for the “preservation and management of indigenous livestock breeds against the background of climate change” and Deccani) should receive special government funding. Mixing with other cattle breeds should be avoided by breeding them on special farms. The reason given was that imported breeds produced more milk, but were significantly more demanding in terms of feed and more susceptible to disease. The indigenous races listed, on the other hand, are more undemanding and can also survive periods of scarcity better. The project is supported by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).
See also
Web links
- Hallikar Bulls , video recordings of Hallikar bulls in India, demonstration of their draft animal qualities (YouTube video)
- Seed Bulls of Hallikar breed , some video recordings of Hallikar breeding bulls (YouTube video)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Hallikar / India. World Food Organization, accessed July 20, 2017 .
- ↑ Breeds of Livestock - Cattle Hallikar. Oklahoma State University, accessed July 30, 2017 .
- ↑ Important Breeds of Karnataka. Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka, archived from the original on July 30, 2017 ; accessed on July 30, 2017 (English).
- ↑ Amrit Mahal: ANNEX VII (1) Paragraph 2.2 Indian Cattle Breeds: Origin, Characteristics and Features. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fishing; Indian Ministry of Agriculture, archived from the original on July 30, 2017 ; accessed on July 30, 2017 (English).
- ↑ M. Krishnan: Southern cattle. The Statesman, November 22, 1959, accessed July 30, 2017 .
- ↑ BR Rohit: Karnataka govt launches project to preserve indigenous cattle. The Times of India, February 7, 2017, accessed July 30, 2017 .
- ↑ DETAILED PROJECT REPORT: Conservation and management of indigenous varieties of livestock (Cattle and Sheep) in the wake of climate change in Karnataka. (PDF) (No longer available online.) Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka, March 2016, archived from the original on July 30, 2017 ; accessed on July 30, 2017 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
