 About Achham Cattle
Achham
cattle are a unique type of zebu cattle found in the Achham region of Nepal.
They are small; the cows average 88 cm
in height at the withers with an average weight of 110 kg. Bulls average 97 cm
at the withers and weigh on average 150 kg.
Acham cattle are suitable
for hill conditions and are used mainly for milk production. They vary from
black to white, i.e. black, brown, grey, white, spotted black and white. They
are reared by the farmers of the Far Western Development Region of Nepal,
particularly in Achham, Bajhang, Bajura, and Doti districts.
Content and photo
source: Omkar Gaudham.
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