Bos primigenius indicus

Zebu
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Artiodactyla
Family:	Bovidae
Subfamily:	Bovinae
Genus:	Bos
Species:	Bos taurus
Subspecies:	B. t. indicus
Binomial name
	Bos taurus indicus; Linnaeus, 1758

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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.^[1]

Achhami cattle (Bos indicus) are in the list of unique flora/fauna of Nepal.^[2]

Characteristics[edit]

Zebu have humps on the shoulders, large Dewlaps and droopy ears. They are adapted to survive disease, intense heat, sun and humidity.^[3]

Reproduction[edit]

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.^[3]

References[edit]

↑ Wagle, Surendra. Institutional Strengthening and Awareness Raising for Sustainable Conservation of Critically Endangered Achhami Cattle. p. 26.
↑ FAO biodiversity report p4.10
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 "Types and Breeds of Tropical and Temperate Cattle". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 1987. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

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[1] Wagle, Surendra. Institutional Strengthening and Awareness Raising for Sustainable Conservation of Critically Endangered Achhami Cattle. p. 26.

[2] FAO biodiversity report p4.10

[:0-3] 3.0 ^3.1 "Types and Breeds of Tropical and Temperate Cattle". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 1987. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

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