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Agriculture
Three-foot Pugunoor cows draw crowds at Pushkar International Animal Fair
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 08:45 PM
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At the Pushkar International Animal Fair, unusually tall three-foot Pugunoor cows and a 15-inch calf attracted large numbers of visitors, while a foreign pony added to the attractions.
The annual Pushkar International Animal Fair, held in Rajasthan's sacred town of Pushkar, saw an unexpected highlight this year: cows of the Pugunoor breed standing up to three feet tall. These unusually high bovines, along with a 15‑inch calf, became the focal point for thousands of visitors who gathered to see the rare specimens.
Mahendra Yadav, a livestock farmer from Jaipur, arrived at the fair with a herd of 14‑15 Pugunoor cows. He noted that the breed’s compact stature and distinctive features have long been prized by regional breeders, but the current generation’s height has sparked fresh interest among fair‑goers.
The crowd’s enthusiasm was evident as families, tourists, and traders moved from stall to stall, pausing especially at the enclosure where the towering cows and the miniature calf were displayed. Organisers reported that the animals drew more footfall than many traditional livestock categories.
Adding an international flavor, a foreign pony was also showcased, drawing additional attention from animal enthusiasts and photographers. The fair’s officials said the diverse range of animals this year underscores Pushkar’s growing reputation as a hub for both indigenous and exotic livestock exhibitions.
Overall, the event highlighted the cultural and economic significance of animal fairs in Rajasthan, where unique breeds like the Pugunoor can command national interest and boost local tourism.
Mahendra Yadav, a livestock farmer from Jaipur, arrived at the fair with a herd of 14‑15 Pugunoor cows. He noted that the breed’s compact stature and distinctive features have long been prized by regional breeders, but the current generation’s height has sparked fresh interest among fair‑goers.
The crowd’s enthusiasm was evident as families, tourists, and traders moved from stall to stall, pausing especially at the enclosure where the towering cows and the miniature calf were displayed. Organisers reported that the animals drew more footfall than many traditional livestock categories.
Adding an international flavor, a foreign pony was also showcased, drawing additional attention from animal enthusiasts and photographers. The fair’s officials said the diverse range of animals this year underscores Pushkar’s growing reputation as a hub for both indigenous and exotic livestock exhibitions.
Overall, the event highlighted the cultural and economic significance of animal fairs in Rajasthan, where unique breeds like the Pugunoor can command national interest and boost local tourism.