An Indian Breed cow has been sold in Brazil for Rs 40 Crore

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – In an auction in Minas Gerais, Brazil, an Indian Cow fetched Rs 40 crore. It is a Nellore breed cow named ‘Viatina-19’. This cow weighs 1,101 kgs, double that of other Nellore cows. This cow won the award of ‘Miss South America’ in the contest named ‘Champion of the World’. Her embryos are exported worldwide for breeding purposes.

The Nellore breed cow in India is known as the ‘Ongole’ breed. In Andhra Pradesh’s Ongole district, this breed of cow is known for its ability to withstand extreme heat. This quality and its immense immunity and disease resistance make it a breed very much in special demand in the heat belt of Africa and South America.

The Nellore breed Cow was first taken to Brazil in the 18th century. With their impressive muscular build and high reproductive capacity, these cattle have played an essential role in enhancing the productivity and genetic quality of livestock in Brazil.