The Kankrej are an Indian breed of zebu cattle. They originated from the arid region of the Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat, and in neighboring Rajasthan. They are also known as Kankaraj Bannai, Nagar, Talabda, Vaghiyar, Wagad, Waged, Vadhiyar, Wadhiar, Wadhir and Wadial cattle. They are raised for draught work and for milk production.
Since 1870 they were exported to Brazil, where they were used to create the Guzerá breed,? which was later used to develop the American Brahman breed.
The last official census data for the Kankrej population in India dates from 1977, when there were 465 000. In Pakistan, the population was recorded in 2006 at 273 000.
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