December 22, 2023
This Punganur breed originated from the Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. This breed is one of the world’s smallest cattle. The cow has the back sloping downwards from front to back with the tail touching the ground. It comes in different colours like white, black and brown. They have a broad forehead and short horns that are crescent shaped and curves backward. They produce 2 litres of milk per day but it has very high fat content upto 8%. It is said that ghee prepared from this cow’s milk is being used as an offering to Bhagavan Venkateshwara.