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About Dhanni CattleAbout Dhanni Cattle



Dhanni cattle are a multipurpose breed of cattle originating in Punjab province of Pakistan (mainly in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum. and Rawalpindi). They are used for milk, meat, and draught purposes and also for ploughing. They have many color patterns; and they have different names according to their color patterns. The animals with a white coat with black spots are called Chitta Burga. Black coat with white spots animals are called Kala Burga. The animals with white mottles with brown and black patches are called Nuqra. And the animals with red coat with white spots are called Ratta Burga. Currently the Dhanni cattle are mainly found in Jhelum, Attock, and Rawalpindi districts in Punjab province of Pakistan.

They are medium sized with a compact sized body. They have a comparatively straight back, small head and fine skin. Both bulls and cows usually have horns, and their horns are stumpy.