Dairy
Deoni
C tier
Deoni cattle from the Marathwada region of Maharashtra are dual-purpose spotted zebu giving moderate milk with mild flavour. They serve mixed farms needing both bullock power and a daily pail rather than specialised dairy factories. Deoni milk fits local dahi and cooking. Specialty indigenous dairies may bottle it. Expect balanced, unshowy tropical milk—honest village dairy rather than high-fat island richness.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Butter MakingCheesemakingChilledCulturedFreshHomogenisedNon-HomogenisedPasteurisedSkimmedUHTWholeYoghurt
Traits
BalancedDeccanDual PurposeMaharashtraMarathwada ZebuMildSpottedTraditional
History
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Deoni landrace developed in the Deccan plateau farm systems.
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Breed type recognised in Maharashtra cattle husbandry.
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Dual-purpose selection maintained milk with draft.
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Conservation projects supported Deoni dairy herds.