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

faithful and submissive to their masters. They cannot be prevented,
from their fully irritated anger. These are called "KING OF
BULLS."
There are many varieties of bulls possessing the same nature
qualities, colour ete. Some could not be controlled or trained owing
to their terrible bad-nature. They are unfit for any work and do
intolerable work though they are strong and powerful. They push
and quarrel with one another. Some are too short to work. Such
bulls should not be purchased. Generally the prime youth for bulls
begins in their 5th year and lasts till 12th year. They become old
after the 12th year. Their utmost age is 20 years. Owing to their
breed, nature and work, they are called Rajasa Uttama or superior in
2nd class.
13th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COWS.
The cows are generally worshipped. They are very keen. Some
are very pure red, some white, some jet black, some blue, and some
of various colours. They give full of sweet and good milk. They have
long tails and short horns. They are very stout and beautiful but are
a little bit slow in walk. They eat 'gingelly cakes, green grass, straw
etc. They are generally very kind faithful, submissive and pleasing to
all. They are very affectionate to their calves. They always increase
welfare of human beings. They have generally short humps, good
curls and good nature. Generally people go around the [cows. and
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