Ongole Cattle Breed- Pride of India- Wealth of Brazil  Introduction: "ONGOLE" breed cattle also known as " NELORE" in Brazil & few other countries, is native to Andhra Pradesh, more specific to parts of Prakasam, Nellore, Guntur and Kurnool districts.  Original name is only Ongole, when the breed reached Brazil in 1868, the ongole thaluk was part of Nellore district under Madras presidency and Brazilians named the breed as "NELORE". In the breeding tract, it's a practice to leave the best male calf to God and name it as BRAHMAN and use for natural breeding.  Subsequently Nelore breed was exported to USA & from there to Australia and few countries and became popular there with the name " BRAHMAN" . You may be surprised to know that this breed originated from AP, India is ruling the beef economy of the world with over 65% market share. It is the first Indian breed to gain worldwide recognition. Breeding tract: As docum...