मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

and cohabit with them. After that, the cows become pregnant. Then
they (cows) take a little food and they have slow walk and dizziness.
Foam often comes out of their mouths. These calves which are borne
at nights will last longer and are more beautiful than those borne in
day times. After a short moment, calve begins to suck their
mother's milk till 6th month and jump and play with their mothers.
After their 6th month, they eat grass and straw in addition to their
mothers' milk. They are useful for cultivating purposes after 4th
year. Their kinds are mentioned below:—
[1st variety of BULLS]
(UKSHA)
These varieties of bulls are pure white in colour throughout,
with stout horns. They are stout, patient, and very beautiful. They
are shrewd and intelligent in work. They turn out all kinds of work.
They can carry and drag heavy burdens. Their walk is very grand and
they are not gluttons. They never give room for punishment. There
are good curls in their faces and stomachs.
[2nd variety of BULLS]
(BALIVARDA)
These kinds of bulis are very tall and very stout. They are
either pure white or red and very strong and powerful. They have
curved horns, very beautiful appearance and very long tails. They are
very pleasant and faithful to their masters. They have slight irrita-
tion of anger. They run swiftly like an arrow. They have long and
hard breathing. They are easily trainable. They' often cry aloud.
They are devoid of fear, and possess broad broken hoofs. They are
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