Kangayam, or Kangeyam, are an Indian breed of draught cattle from the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. They were developed in Kongu Nadu, the region surrounding Coimbatore, close to the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, but they are widely distributed. Their name is derived from the town of Kangeyam. They are also called Kangeyam, Kanganad, or Kongu cattle. They have been exported to Brazil, where they are called Cangaian cattle.
Kangayam cattle are medium size, with a height at the withers of some 125–140 cm and a body weight of 340–525 kg. The calves are born red, but change to gray by the age of two; cows are gray or dark gray, bulls are darker and may be black on the head and foreparts. The color of cows and oxen fades as they age, and cows may become completely white.
Kangayam cattle are one of the two principal draught breeds used in Tamil Nadu, the other being the Hallikar. The cows give little milk: annual yield is in the range 342–1455 kg, with an average of 540 kg; the fat content is approximately 3.9%.
Bulls are used in traditional bull races, as are Hallikar and Ongole bulls, They are also commonly used in the traditional sport of Jallikattu.
In 1996 there were 479000 Kangayam cattle; in 2022 there were between 127500 and 152500 head.
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