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'''Ongole cattle''' are an indigenous cattle breed that originates from [[Prakasam District]] in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]]. The breed derives its name from the place the breed originates from, [[Ongole]]. The Ongole breed of cattle, ''[[Zebu|Bos indicus]]'', is in great demand as it is said to possess resistance to both [[foot and mouth disease]] and [[mad cow disease]].<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?271375 A Load of Bull] Ongole bulls are prized as they are said to be resistant to mad cow disease - source Outlook India. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110420013750/http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?271375 Archived] at [https://web.archive.org The Wayback Machine]</ref> These cattle are commonly used in bull fights in [[Mexico]] and some parts of [[East Africa]] due to their strength and aggressiveness. They also participate in traditional bull fights in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. Cattle breeders use the fighting ability of the bulls to choose the right stock for breeding in terms of purity and strength. The mascot of the [[2002 National Games of India]] was Veera, an Ongole Bull.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/bull-parade-hits-oblivion-track/articleshow/30995076.cms|title=Bull parade hits oblivion track}}</ref>

[[File:Bull of Hanumaiah with PM of India.JPG|thumbnail|This Ongole bull reared by Sri Polavarapu Hanumaiah (third from right) won National Award 1961-62 . [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], the then prime minister of India, seen second from right]]