Over 300 bulls participated in the Rekla race held in Pollachi as an initiative to save the country breeds of livestock.
Pollachi: A Rekla Race was organized in Pollachi town, with the view of saving the native breeds of livestock.
A Rekla race was held in Pollachi town on Sunday, in which over 300 bulls were stationed for the race by their owners. People from Coimbatore, Tirupur, and various other districts participated.
For the race, the bulls were categorized based on their age. The major motive of the race was to envision youth on the benefits, importance and the pride in rearing native breed cows stated the event organizers. The winners of the race were felicitated with a cash prize and trophies.
Coimbatore district has been an epitome for agriculture and allied industries where farmers have been very interested in animal husbandry for years. With the urbanization of villages and youth from villages moving to the city for livelihood, a Rekla race was organized to highlight the importance of country cows in Pollachi.
A Rekla race was held in Pollachi town on Sunday, in which over 300 bulls were stationed for the race by their owners. People from Coimbatore, Tirupur, and various other districts participated.
For the race, the bulls were categorized based on their age. The major motive of the race was to envision youth on the benefits, importance and the pride in rearing native breed cows stated the event organizers. The winners of the race were felicitated with a cash prize and trophies.
Coimbatore district has been an epitome for agriculture and allied industries where farmers have been very interested in animal husbandry for years. With the urbanization of villages and youth from villages moving to the city for livelihood, a Rekla race was organized to highlight the importance of country cows in Pollachi.