Photo Credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Bullock carts play an important role in both rural and urban transportation in India. Even in the 21st century they are frequently used for the transfer of materials and people in villages and cities alike.
Eight-legged Transportation
Organikos 
Is it usual for the working bullock’s ribs to be clearly visible, as in your second photo?
Hi Argylesock…I think that’s pretty common unfortunately, but it also seems to be part of their structure, as they’re particularly boney animals. I’m afraid I’ve never seen a fat one though.
I did wonder whether these cattle breeds are naturally boney. They’re not humped breeds, I see. Are they dual-purpose (meat as well as draft)? I wonder whether they’re susceptible to trypanosomiasis – in Africa, that can be a factor in choosing between humped and unhumped breeds.
Oops, I looked again and those are in fact humped oxen in your photos.