Genome sequences of four Indian cow breeds – including that of Vechur, the world’s smallest breed – may reveal how these domestic cattle evolved, diverged and adapted to India’s hot and humid ...

New Delhi: India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds capable of producing over 3,000 kg of milk during a 10-month lactation period — significantly higher than indigenous breeds ...

NEW DELHI: Expanding the list of well-documented and scientifically recognised animal breeds in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has registered 16 more new breeds of ...

Kochi: Periyar cattle, traditionally found in Periyar River basin, has been recognised by Union govt as a breed. This is the second breed to be recognised by Centre from Kerala after Vechur cow, which ...

The smallest breed of cattle is the Vechur breed of Kerala, India. Their average height from the ground to the hump (similar to a camel's hump, but near the shoulders of certain cattle) for the cow is ...

Venkaiah Naidu urges preserving Ongole cattle breed at Ongole Utsavam, highlighting heritage, conservation, and rural development.