India is having highest number of cattle with various breeds, classified as milch breeds, draught breeds and dual purpose breeds
Indian cattle known as Zebu cattle are characterized by presence of hump, long face, upright horns, drooping ears, a large dewlap and slender legs. The basal metabolic rate is low and hence they have better capacity for heat dissipation through cutaneous evaporation. They have good adaptation to tropical heat and resistance to diseases specially tick borne diseases than Bos Taurus cattle
Indian cattle breeds and are classified as milch breeds, draught breeds and general utility breeds or dual-purpose breeds based on utility