Lohani cattle (also known as acchai cattle) are a breed of

cattle Cattle (''Bos taurus'') are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved, herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus ''Bos''. Adult females are referred to as cows and adult ma ...

named after the

Loralai Loralai ( ps, لورلايي, ur, ), also known as Bori ( ps, ), is the division headquarter of Loralai Division and district headquarter of Loralai District. It is in the northeast of Balochistan province in Pakistan. It is above sea level ...

district of

Balochistan Balochistan ( ; bal, بلۏچستان; also romanised as Baluchistan and Baluchestan) is a historical region in Western and South Asia, located in the Iranian plateau's far southeast and bordering the Indian Plate and the Arabian Sea coastline. ...

, though it is found throughout

Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...

and

India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...

. They belong to the

zebu The zebu (; ''Bos indicus'' or ''Bos taurus indicus''), sometimes known in the plural as indicine cattle or humped cattle, is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle originating in the Indian sub-continent. Zebu are characterised by a fatty h ...

breed of cattle, which are typically found in the hilly areas of

and

. They were originally a working breed, but are now used for milking as well.

Characteristics

They are draft type of

and are smaller than many other types of cattle, with the average bull weighing 300–350 kg. Their coat is normally red with white spots. The cattle have a narrow face, small ears and big, eyes. The forehead is slightly concave and often has white markings. The horns usually are long and vertical. They typically measure from between 12 and 18 inches in length. The horns are also usually short and thick.

Origin

It is believed that the Lohani originated from Lorali in Pakistan. The cattle are adapted to survive here as they are short and have relatively long legs to cross the uneven hills, which are typically between 3000 and 10,000 feet tall. Today, many cattle are found in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan where they are called acchai cattle.

References

{{Reflist Cattle breeds originating in India Cattle breeds originating in Pakistan