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

(local/other name):
• Mandeshi
• Shikari
• Thillar

The Khillari is a Mysore Zebu and is believed to be descended from the Hallikar.

Mysore Zebu cattle, in contrast with other Indo-Pakistani zebu breeds, have:
• a tight body skin overall
• a smaller dewlap
• a tight sheath on the males
• a tight navel fold on the females

Khillari varieties may include:
• Hanam (or Atpadi Mahal)
• Mhaswad
• Mhaswad
• Nakali
• Thillari (or Tapi)

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-27

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