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Dairy Farming: Cow or Buffalo? Sahiwal to Murrah, Discover Which Yields More Profit.
- •Indigenous cow breeds like Sahiwal and Gir are good options for local climate adaptation and produce A2 protein milk.
- •Foreign breeds like Jersey and HF offer high milk production but require more care, especially in hot climates.
- •Murrah buffaloes are known for high milk yield, while Bhadawari buffaloes produce high-fat milk, influencing price.
- •Punganur cows are suitable for limited space, requiring less fodder and water, producing about three liters of A2 milk daily.
- •Before starting a dairy, define your goals and thoroughly assess space, fodder, water, climate, care costs, and market.
Key Questions Answered
For indigenous cow breeds offering A2 protein and climate adaptability, Sahiwal and Gir are good options. If high milk production is the primary goal, foreign breeds like Jersey and HF or their crossbreds can be chosen, though they require extra summer care. For buffaloes, Murrah is a primary high-yielding option, while Bhadawari is known for high-fat milk.
The Punganur cow serves as an alternative for those with limited space, as it is among India's rare and the world's smallest cattle breeds. Due to its size, it requires less space, can survive on less fodder and water, and produces about three liters of daily milk with high fat content and A2 protein.
Sex-sorted semen technology is used to increase the probability of producing female calves for dairy purposes, whereas normal semen yields an almost equal probability of male or female calves.
