What is the scientific name of ‘Cow’?

🔑 Key Points
Cow
→ The scientific name of the cow is Bos indicus.
→ They belong to the phylum Chordata, Mammalia class, and Bovidae family (Subfamily- Bovinae).
→ The gestation period of a cow is in the range of 279-285 days.
→ The lifespan of a cow is 18-22 years.
→ The average weight of an adult cow is about 720 kg.

📌 Important Points
→ Bos Indicus Cattle (Zebus), sometimes known as humped cattle or Brahman cattle, is a type of domestic cattle originating in South Asia.
→ They are characterized by a fatty hump on their shoulders, drooping ears, and a large dewlap.
→ They are well adapted to withstanding high temperatures and are farmed throughout tropical countries.
→ Zebu is used as draught oxen, dairy cattle, and beef cattle, as well as for byproducts such as hides and dung for fuel and manure.

📝 Additional Information
Sindhi Cow
→ This breed is also called Red Karachi and Sindhi.
→ This breed is mostly found in the Karachi and Hyderabad districts of Pakistan.
→ The milk yield of this type of cow ranges from 1100-2600 kgs.
→ It is widely used in crossbreeding programs.
→ The age of first calving ranges from 39-50 months and the inter-calving period from 425-540 days.

Sahiwal
→ Heavy in size and superior to other cows.
→ Found in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
→ The highest milk-producing indigenous breed of cow in India.