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Know These 4 Indigenous Cow Breeds Before Rearing for High Milk Yield
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:37
Know These 4 Indigenous Cow Breeds Before Rearing for High Milk Yield
- •Farmers and youth are increasingly adopting animal husbandry alongside farming as an additional source of income.
- •Animal expert Dr. N.K. Tripathi advises taking proper training on diet, housing, and management before purchasing cows.
- •The Sahiwal breed is known for its calm temperament and gives an average of 8 to 15 liters of milk daily.
- •The Tharparkar breed adapts well to hot and dry climates and yields between 10 to 18 liters of milk per day.
- •Gir and Red Sindhi are other prominent indigenous breeds that offer good milk production when provided a balanced diet.
Key Questions Answered
If farmers want to rear indigenous cows, recommended breeds include Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Gir, and Red Sindhi, which are known for good milk production and adapting well to local climates.
On average, a Sahiwal cow yields 8 to 15 liters daily, a Tharparkar cow gives 10 to 18 liters, a Gir cow produces 10 to 15 liters, and a Red Sindhi cow yields 6 to 12 liters of milk per day.
Animal experts advise that beginners take training to learn about animal diet, housing, cleanliness, vaccination, identification of common diseases, local climate suitability, and overall animal management.
