Konkan Kapila Cattle

National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources
Karnal-132001 (Haryana)

Distributed in the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa. The animals are of various coat colors, predominant being reddish brown/black, however white/grey, mixed and in few animals brown or fawn coat color is also available. The animals are small to medium in size with a compact body, straight face, small to medium-sized hump, and dewlap. Generally straight and small-sized horn emerge from the side of the poll behind and above eyes in outward and going upwards and backward ending with pointed tips. Konkan Kapila cattle are low milk producers (around 2.25 kg/day) and possess good draft ability suited to hilly terrain and hot and humid climate of its native tract.

Konkan Kapila Female
Konkan Kapila Male