The Zebu (Bos taurus indicus) is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle that originated in South Asia. Zebus are often referred to as indigenous cattle or humped cattle because of their distinct fat bump on their shoulders. Zebus characteristics are also: a large dewlap (a long flap of skin) and occasionally drooping ears. Zebus are capable of withstanding high temperatures and are is used as draught and riding livestock, dairy cattle, and beef cattle, as well as by-products of hides, fuel, and manure. Zebus are farmed as pure zebu and as hybrids throughout all tropical countries in Asia.
Zebus have a shoulder height between 43.3”-55.1” (110-140 cm), body length from 71”-89” (180-226 cm), standing height of roughly 48.8”-62.2” (124-158 cm), and a body width of 22.4”-28” (57-71 cm). The horns of a Zebu are between 6”-18” (15.2-45.7 cm). Weights of Zebu vary between males and females with males weighing between 400-600 lb (180-270 kg) and females from 330-440 lb (150-200 kg). Zebus have a typical lifespan of 18-21 years.
The Zebu (Bos taurus indicus) is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle that originated in South Asia. Zebus are often referred to as indigenous cattle or humped cattle because of their distinct fat bump on their shoulders. Zebus characteristics are also: a large dewlap (a long flap of skin) and occasionally drooping ears. Zebus are capable of withstanding high temperatures and are is used as draught and riding livestock, dairy cattle, and beef cattle, as well as by-products of hides, fuel, and manure. Zebus are farmed as pure zebu and as hybrids throughout all tropical countries in Asia.
Zebus have a shoulder height between 43.3”-55.1” (110-140 cm), body length from 71”-89” (180-226 cm), standing height of roughly 48.8”-62.2” (124-158 cm), and a body width of 22.4”-28” (57-71 cm). The horns of a Zebu are between 6”-18” (15.2-45.7 cm). Weights of Zebu vary between males and females with males weighing between 400-600 lb (180-270 kg) and females from 330-440 lb (150-200 kg). Zebus have a typical lifespan of 18-21 years.
