Tharparkar (cattle)

Tharparkar cow
Tharparkar bull

Tharparkar (Urdu: تھرپارکر ‎,Sindhi: ٿرپارڪر ‎) is a breed of cattle originating in Tharparkar District in Sindh province of Pakistan.[1] It is a dual purpose breed known for both its milking and draught potential. The name is derived from Thar Desert area which was its usual habitat and place of origin. The cattle is of medium to large build and have white to gray skin.[2] Tharparkar cow breed originated from Pakistan. This cow is available in all places of Pakistan and also available in some other countries of Asia. They are highly milk productive cow breed.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Breeds of Livestock - Tharparkar Cattle". Ansi.okstate.edu. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  2. ↑ "Tharparkar Cattle". Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of India.
  3. ↑ Tharparkar Cow
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