Introduction.Among thee different breeds of cattle in India,the Kangayam breed is one of the efficient and scientifically bred animals(3)These are bred mainly in the Kangayam firka in Dharapuram Taluq of Coimbatore district and to a small extent in parts bordering on Erode and Gobi taluqs.The development of this breed has so far been carried on by enterprising well-di ryots,the Pattagar of Palayakottai being the foremost.The afore - said ryots own extensive areas of well organised pastures,the Kangayam tract particularly being one with such good private pastures (2)which might be said to be respobsible for the development of this famous breed of the tract.
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