New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- A Nelore breed cow named Viatina-19 set a Guinness world record after fetching Rs.40 crore at an auction in Minas Gerais, Brazil, reported multiple media outlets.

The Nellore breed cow does not come from India but has an Indian origin due to the massive contribution of the Indian breed Ongole in the creation of Nelore.

According to the media reports, the cow named Viatina-19 weighed 1,101 kilograms, which is twice the average weight of any other cow in the same breed. This auction sale clocked Viatina-19 as the most expensive cow ever sold.

Apart from the huge weight of 1,101 kilograms, Viatina-19 has achieved global recognition because of its exceptional genetics, muscular build, and heat tolerance.

As per the re...