Deoni cattle

The Deoni is an Indian breed of draught cattle. It is named after the taluk of Deoni in the Latur district of Maharashtra state, and is distributed mainly in the Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad and Parbhani districts of the Marathwada region of Maharashtra,^[4]: 36 as well as the Bidar district of Karnataka.^[5][6][7]

Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk^[1]: 58

Other names

• Dongari^[2]
• Dongarpatti^[2]
• Devni^[3]: 167
• Devani^[3]: 167
• Surti^[3]: 167

Country of originIndia

Usedual-purpose: draught, milk

Quick facts Conservation status, Other names ...

Deoni

1. Bull   2. Cow
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 58
Other names	Dongari[2] Dongarpatti[2] Devni[3]: 167  Devani[3]: 167  Surti[3]: 167
Country of origin	India
Use	dual-purpose: draught, milk
Traits
Weight	Male: 590 kg[3]: 167  Female: 295 kg[3]: 167
Height	Male: 135–140 cm[3]: 167  Female: 122 cm[3]: 167
Horn status	horned
Cattle Bos primigenius

Close