Question

Write short notes on :

(a) General utility breeds of cow

(b) Breeds of buffalo.

Answer 1

(a) Cows are classified as draught, dairy and dual purpose breeds.

(i) Draught breeds - Their meat is tough and gives little milk. They are used in agricultural practices.

(ii) Diary breeds - They have large digestive systems and gives large amount of milk.

(iii) dual breeds - These breeds provide milk as well as help in agricultural tasks.

(b) Breeds of buffalos - There are ten breeds of buff alo in our country. The important breeds of buffalo with high yield of milk are - Murrah, Mehsana and Surti.