Bulls are used in Bull riding (Jallikattu) which is very popular game in the area.
Comments on breeding tract
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Adaptability to environment
The animals survive well on extensive grazing in the tropical climate of the area in the open housing system
Population
Year
Population
Other information
2006
45000
Source: Studies on the physical and productive characteristics of Pulikulam breed by SEVA & TANUVAS, Chennai
2013
7352
Source: Estimated Livestock Population Breed Wise Based on Breed Survey 2013. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India, New Delhi
Management
Management system
Extensive
Mobility
Transhumant
Feeding of adults
Grazing
Comments on Management
Mostly maintained by Konar and Thevar communities. Herd size varies from 100-700 with an average of 1bout 400 cattle. Small herds are pooled togther for logistical and economic reasons.
Morphology
Colour
Dark grey in males and white or grey in females
Horn shape and size
Curved - Outwards, upwards, backwards and inwards ending with pointed tips, tips are wide apart. Size: Male-34.34cm,Female-37.22cm
Visible characteristics
Small size, compact body and short legs. Muzzle, eyelids, tail switch and hooves are black.Fore Head is broad and level with groove at centre.Hump large in males and small in females. Udder not well developed.
Male
Female
Overall
Height (avg. cm.)
117.3
112.3
Body Length (avg. cm.)
119.2
114.5
Heart girth (avg. cm.)
149.7
139.2
Body weight (avg. kg.)
259.0
208.0
Performance
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Age at first parturition (months)
50.0
Parturition interval (months)
17.0
24.0
Any Peculiarity of the breed
Milking is done only in 10-15 cows in a herd to meet the requirements of herdsmen. Daily milk yield ranges from 0.5 to 2 kg with an average of around 1.25kg. Pulikulam cattle are trained for riding events (Jallikattu).
All the above information of following Indian Breed is collected from Public Database of NBAGR, India. We (Digi Vets) just published information in an original format, without making any changes. The value of statistics can be changed in future according to census.
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