Hariana
(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name)

(local/other name):
• Hansi
• Haryana (Cambodia/Sri Lanka)

The Hariana is the most widespread breed in northern India and originated in the Haryana Plains — which are part of the Indo-Gangetic Plains in Haryana state.

The Hariana was initially selected primarily for work, but today its dairy qualities are being improved.

The Hariana can be described as:
• white or light grey coat
• bulls are darker
• compactly built
• large hump
• bony peak between the horns is common
• fine horns usually no longer than 25 cm

Hariana varieties/strains include:
• Gangatiri
• Hissar
• Shahabadi

Haryana = Greenland cattle

This page was last updated on: 2024-08-12

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