Ongole cow bought for Rs 41 crore in Brazil – The Occasions of India

VIJAYAWADA: Whereas the Ongole breed of cattle stays uncared for in its dwelling state of Andhra Pradesh, it’s creating historical past abroad.
This breed of Ongole cattle, named Viatina-19, lately made headlines in Brazil by fetching an astonishing $4.82 million (about 41 crore) at an public sale, making it the costliest cow on this planet. This sale surpassed even Japan’s famed Wagyu and India’s Brahman breeds, demonstrating the immense worth of Ongole cattle when developed with correct care and scientific breeding.
This breed is auctioned at common intervals. In a single such public sale in 2023 at Arandu, Brazil, Viatina-19 fetched $4.3 million. Final 12 months, it fetched round $4.8 million.
Initially native to AP’s Prakasam district, Ongole cattle are identified for his or her distinctive genetic traits, together with distinctive bodily power, warmth resistance, and superior muscular construction. These qualities make them extremely fascinating for dairy. Nevertheless, whereas the breed struggles for consideration and preservation in India, nations like Brazil have harnessed its full potential, producing huge wealth by way of its fantastic germplasm.
Viatina-19’s superior genetic lineage has additionally earned her the “Miss South America” title on the prestigious Cow Champion of the World pageant.
She now holds a spot in Guinness World Data as the most costly cow ever bought. It entered the information books in 2023.