The Kangeyam or Kangayam cattle is named after the town of Kangeyam, which is situated in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a native Indian breed. In particular, the cattle have a medium build and are classified as a strong draught breed in South India.
Even though Kangayam cows' milk has a high nutritional value and no bad fat the breed is regarded as a weak milker. However, strong milkers can be found in some cases, giving 18 to 20 liters during peak milking season. The cattle are grey or white with black markings.
Owing to a lack of government funding for indigenous breeds, the breed is on the decline, though personal conservative initiatives are yielding some results. Jallikatu is a popular Tamil Nadu sport in which this breed is widely used due to its violent nature.
Kangayam Cow Facts
Kangayam cattle come in medium and large sizes, with lightweight bodies, short, sturdy legs, and solid hooves. The horns of the smaller variety are approximately upright with a slight bend backward. The horns of the bigger variety are much longer and bent upwards and downwards. Their heads are medium in size, with a large forehead.
Their eyes are pretty dark and large, with dark bands around them, and they have short, upright, and pointed ears. Their neck is short and broad and their back is short, long, and smooth. Kangayam cattle have moderately drooping quarters and a skinny dewlap that stretches only to the sternum. Their sheath is tightly wrapped around the body, and bulls have a fully grown hump.
Their skin has a dark pigmentation and a smooth texture and their hair is small and soft. They have a medium-length tail with a black turn that reaches well below the hocks. Kangayam cattle are mostly grey or white. The cows are mostly white, with grey outlines on the knees and just above the fetlocks on all four legs. While bulls are typically grey with a black or dark grey head, neck, hump, and quarters.
Kangayam Origin
This cattle breed emerged from the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. Its origins are in the area surrounding Coimbatore, adjacent to the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, but it is spread out over a much larger area. The name of the breed comes from the town of Kangeyam. It's also known as Kanganad or Kongu.
Kangayam Cow Milk Capacity & Benefits
Kangayam cows' milk has a good nutritional value and no bad fat, despite the fact that it is a weak milker. However, strong milkers can be identified in some places, giving 18 to 20 liters during peak milking season. Milk is highly digestible and low or no bad fat content makes it ideal for all ages.
Kangayam Cow Weight
The average weight of a fully grown Kangayam cow is around 400-450 kg while fully mature bulls have a bodyweight of approximately 500-550 kg.
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