On the outbreak of the monsoon the cattle are sorted out according to age in three classes:

Below one year, one to two year, and two to three years. They are also segregated according to sex and let into the grazing areas in batches of 10 to 20 according to the availability and extent of pasturage. Bulls ready for sale are given preferential treatment; so also weak animals that do not thrive in a large herd are put in smaller batches of 5 for grazing areas are provided with wells which are sloped in such way that the cattle can get into them and drink water freely.

Uses of babul tree (Vellai Velan Tree)

An interesting feature of the grazing areas is the wide prevalence of white babul trees (Acacia Alba). They provide shade for the animals at midday, and during the podding season supply pods for the cattle to eat. During the season the pods are collected and stored and used with concentrates much in the manner of sugar with coffee. The Pods of Babul trees are rich in protein and also contains the following Ingredients.