Mewati, also known as Kosi, is an indigenous breed of cattle in
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
. They are named after
Mewat region. They are known to be related to
Gyr and
Haryanvi cattle breeds. The cattle are almost universally white in colour with the rare occurrence of brown shades. It is considered to be a dual purpose breed with good milking and draft prowess. The bulls are known for their strength and endurance, and are employed for agricultural and carting purposes.
See also
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List of breeds of cattle
References
Cattle breeds
Cattle breeds originating in India
Animal husbandry in Haryana
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