Palani: A large number of bulls have come to the Catthuvani, which was started for 2 years with the aim of breeding at Thoppampatti near Palani. At Toppampatti near Palani, the annual cattle drive is held to mark the breeding of cattle. Due to corona virus, the cattle drive has not been held for the last 2 years. Mattuthavani started yesterday on the occasion of this year’s cattle breeding. More than 500 cow sellers and farmers who buy cows from Trichy, Manaparai, Kambam, Theni, Kangeyam, Udumalai, Pollachi regions gathered at Thoppambatti to participate in this 3-day market.
Cows starting from Rs.10,000 to Rs.2 lakhs were sold in the cattle market. Cattle were brought to the market in larger numbers than usual. A large number of shops were set up in the market selling ropes, cones, whips, nose ropes etc. needed for cows. When Kannan, a cow trader from Pollachi was asked about this, he said, ‘Kangeyam bulls and milch cows used in cattle carts have been brought for sale.
The price will be determined according to the growth and age of the cows. When good cows are sold, farmers compete and buy higher prices, so cows fetch good prices. A large number of people come to buy and sell cows as the market is held after 2 years. Said thus.