According to sources at the airport, 13 black and white bulls landed in a Lufthansa flight early morning. They were transported in specialised containers with controlled climatic temperatures and conditions. "A lot of care was taken during the journey," said a source.
A shipment of the majestic Holstein Friesian purebred bulls arrived at the city airport from Chicago on Wednesday. The bovine will be taken to Pune to the stud farm of its importer, Chitale dairy, which has procured the animals for breeding purpose.
According to sources at the airport, 13 black and white bulls landed in a Lufthansa flight early morning. They were transported in specialised containers with controlled climatic temperatures and conditions. "A lot of care was taken during the journey," said a source.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) even posted the arrival of the bulls on its Facebook page, declaring, "A shipment of majestic Holstein Friesian pure breed bulls all the way from Chicago, USA, arrive at your favorite airport this morning. Chief characteristics of these bulls is large size and each bull weighs around 400-450kg."
According to encyclopaedia website Britannica, Holstein-Friesian, a breed of large dairy cattle, originated in northern Holland and Friesland. Its chief characteristics are its large size and black and white spotted markings. The cattle are believed to have been selected for dairy qualities for about 2,000 years.
Chitale dairy began its milk-producing business in 1939. It has also established a stud farm for buffaloes and bulls. Though the company officials could not be contacted for comments, its website claimed that the purpose of the facility was to breed "Good Genetic Buffalo" with "Quality Bulls", so that the progeny could be raised for use as breeding bulls and females as replacement heifers.
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