GAOLAO

  • Gaolao is a breed of western and middle part of India and known for its agility. The breed is also known as “Arvi” and “Gaulgani”.
  • The breeding tract of Gaolao cattle includes Balaghat, Chhindwara, Seoni districts of Madhya Pradesh; Durg and Rajnandgaon districts of Chattisgarh and Wardha and Nagpur districts of Maharashtra.
  • The breed is Suitable for transportation in hilly areas.
  • The coat colour is blackish white in males and white in females. Males are generally grey over the neck.
  • Horns are short, stumpy and curved slightly backward. Head is markedly long and taper towards muzzle.
  • Forehead recedes at the top giving a slightly convex appearance. Bullocks are trained for moving fast.
  • The milk yield is low with an average of 604 kg per lactation with 4.32% fat (ranges between 470 to 725 kg per lactation).
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