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'''Zebu''' (''Bos taurus indicus''), a type of domesticated bovine cattle-like animal found in [[India]], East Africa and China. | '''Zebu''' (''Bos taurus indicus''), a type of domesticated bovine cattle-like animal found in [[India]], East Africa and China. | ||
'''Achham cattle''' are a breed of [[zebu]] [[cattle]] found in the [[Achham]] region of [[Nepal]]. Achham cattle are a small breed less than 1 meter in height at the withers. It is also called '''Naumuthe cow''' as it measures only nine fists from its hoof to hump.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Institutional Strengthening and Awareness Raising for Sustainable Conservation of Critically Endangered Achhami Cattle|last=Wagle|first=Surendra|pages=26}}</ref> | |||
Achhami cattle (''Bos indicus'') are in the list of unique flora/fauna of Nepal.<ref>[http://www.fao.org/docrep/007/ae154e/AE154E04.htm FAO biodiversity report p4.10]</ref> | |||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
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== Reproduction == | == Reproduction == | ||
Zebu can begin reproducing at around 44 months old. However, early reproduction can place stress on the body and possibly shorten lifespans. The carrying time of the calf averages at around 285 days, however, it depends on the age and health of the mother. Male calves are carried for a shorter time than females.<ref name=":0" | Zebu can begin reproducing at around 44 months old. However, early reproduction can place stress on the body and possibly shorten lifespans. The carrying time of the calf averages at around 285 days, however, it depends on the age and health of the mother. Male calves are carried for a shorter time than females.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Cattle breeds]] | [[Category:Cattle breeds]] | ||
[[Category:National symbols of Nepal]] | |||
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