Achham breed: Nepal native breed.

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This Achham indigenous cattle breed can be found only in khaptad buffer zone of Achham district of Nepal, Achham is one of the smallest cattle breed, less than 1 meter in Height, with population 863 (Achham DLSO).

Achham cattle breed
Phenotypic characteristics of Achham Cattle (means ± standard errors in cm) source: researchgate.net
Productive and reproductive performance of Achham cattle (means, ± Standard errors) source: researchgate.net

Achham is suitable for hill conditions,  disease resistance, low input system in a wide range of climatic conditions are the advantage with Achham breed.

Body colour: Varies from black to white ( Black, Brown, Grey, White, Spotted black)

According to Agriculture Research Council (2005) report, Achham average 88 cm in height at winter with an average weight of 110 kg. Bulls average 97 cm at the withers and weigh on average 150 kg.

The region of Nepal, particularly in Achham, Bajhang, Bajura, & Doti districts.

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