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Jallikattu HeritageINDIA_CATTLE_1800_KANGAYAM_03010
Home State
Tamil Nadu
Classification
🐄 Draught
ICAR Accession No.
INDIA_CATTLE_1800_KANGAYAM_03010
About Kangayam
Tamil Nadu's most powerful indigenous draught breed, native to Kongu Nadu around Tiruppur and Erode. Massive grey frame, impressive long horns, and exceptional power for paddy cultivation in flooded fields. Central to Jallikattu - the ancient Tamil bull-taming sport - and protected under Tamil Nadu state law.
Key Characteristics
- ▸Grey coat
- ▸Massive frame
- ▸Long curved horns
- ▸Deep chest
- ▸Powerful draught
- ▸Adapted to humid conditions