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Unlike, other cow breeds, this breed is dwarf,” he said.“Compared to other breeds, this cow breed provides much less milk. This include three cow breeds, four buffalo breeds, three breeds of sheep, six of goats, three horse breeds, two camel breeds and one donkey breed. But the bullocks of this breed are most suitable for farming in hilly terrains. Its milk production per lactation cycle is in the range of 300 to 400 kg. There is no reason why this breed which has distinct characteristics should not receive national recognition,” said Dr K B Kathiria, director of research at AAU, who had first noticed this distinct breed during field visits to Dahod, five years ago.“This breed is resistant to diseases like foot and mouth, it can survive against extreme heart conditions..