Some three years ago a member of the Indian Legislative Assembly, asked a question about the extensive export of Ongole cattle and the resultant deterioration of the breed. This was referred to the Government of Madras who, after enquiry, took action and prohibited the export of Ongole Cattle from the Madras Ports. As a result of this, the query arose as to how far the deterioration of this valuable breed of cattle had gone on and whether any steps could be taken to arrest it. Before any definite figures or conclusions could be given, it was found necessary to make a detailed survey of some of the areas where the breeding of this type of cattle is carried on.
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