Kherigarh

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Kherigarh is an indigenous breed of cattle in India. [1] [2] It originated in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of the state of Uttar Pradesh. They are closely related to the Malwa breed. [3] It is a draught breed; the bulls are used for light draft works. [4]

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References

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