Kenkatha
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Kenkatha (Hindi:केन्काथा), also known as Kenwariya, is a breed of cattle native to India. They originated in the provinces of Bundelkhand in the state of Uttar Pradesh along the banks of river Ken and Vindhyas hilly range in Madhya Pradesh.[1][2] They are of small and compact build and exhibit different shades of gray and black, rarely white complexions. The cattle is used for draft purposes and is known to have the ability to survive harsh environments and on poor quality forage.[3] [4][5]
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[edit]- ^ "Molecular characterization of Kenkatha and Gaolao (Bos indicus) cattle breeds using microsatellite markers". Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ Kar, Nishamani (2002). The Kenkatha. ISBN 9788176293587. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "Cattle Genetic Resources of India, Kenkatha Breed". R. K. Pundir, P. K. Singh, A. K. Pandey, R. Sharma. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, 2006. 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "evaluation of Genetic Variability in Kenkatha cattle by Microsatellite markers" (PDF). Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "Kenkatha cattle" (PDF). Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
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