The Kangayam or Kangeyam is an Indian breed of draught cattle from the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India.Template:R Its area of origin is the region surrounding Coimbatore, close to the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala,Template:R but it is distributed over a considerably wider area.Template:R The breed name derives from that of the taluk of Kangeyam.Template:R It may also be called Kanganad or Kongu.Template:R
History
The Kangayam is a traditional draught breed of Tamil Nadu. It is not closely related to the other draught breed of the state, the Umblachery, but may have some influence from the Ongole.Template:R Its area of origin is the region surrounding Coimbatore, close to the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala,Template:R but it is distributed over a considerably wider area;Template:R the name of the breed derives from that of the taluk of Kangeyam in Tiruppur District.Template:R
In 1996 there were Template:Val of the cattle;Template:R in 2022 a total population of between Template:Val and Template:Val head was reported to DAD-IS.Template:R
It has been exported to Brazil, where it is called the Cangaian.Template:R
Characteristics
The Kangayam is of medium size, with a height at the withers of some Template:Nobreak and a body weight of Template:NobreakTemplate:R two body types are described, a larger and a smaller.Template:R
The calves are red when born, but change to grey by the age of two; cows are grey or dark grey, bulls are darker and may be black on the head and foreparts. The colour of cows and oxen fades as they age, and cows may become completely white.Template:R
Use
The Kangayam was one of the two principal draught breeds used in Tamil Nadu, the other being the Hallikar. The cows give little milk: annual yield is in the range Template:Nobreak, with an average of Template:Nobreak; the fat content is approximately 3.9%.Template:R
Bulls are used in traditional bull races, as are Hallikar and Ongole bulls.Template:R They are also commonly used in the traditional sport of Jallikattu.Template:R