The Zebu, sometimes known in the plural as humped cattle, is a species or subspecies of domestic cattle originating in South Asia. Zebu differs from taurine cattle by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap, and sometimes drooping ears. They are well adapted to withstanding high temperatures and are farmed throughout the tropics.
Zebu are very common in much of Asia, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and China. In Asia, taurine cattle are mainly found in the northern regions such as Japan, Korea, northern China and Mongolia. In China, taurine cattle are most common in northern breeds, zebu more common in southern breeds, with hybrids in between. Zebu, which are adapted to high temperatures, were imported into Brazil in the early 20th century.
Some 75 breeds of zebuine cattle are known, split about evenly between Indian, african, and after, brazilian breeds.
Some of the most popular breeds of zebuine cattle are the Zebu, Guzerá (Guzerat), Red Sindhi and Nelore.