The Pushkar annual cattle fair witnessed a significant shift this year as Marwadi and Kathiawadi horse sales overshadowed traditional bovine trade. Horses and camels are increasingly being purchased for transportation purposes in rural areas, with bulls seeing a sharp decline in sales due to modern farming equipment. The highest horse sale recorded was Rs 4.
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