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1 Why make this list?
2 Indigenous cattle varieties
3 Additional reads
4 References
5 Comments
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1. India, over the past few decades, imported several exotic cow varieties to gain a boost in milk production. In Punjab,
for example, 80% of the state's one lakh stray cattle are exotic breeds. These breeds theoretically produce a lot of
milk, but are not well-adapted to Indian conditions.
2. 69% of Indian cows are owned by the economically poor strata of the society. These folks cannot afford to house
these exotic breeds in regulated climate conditions.
3. The government has significantly mismanaged cow breeding. The average milk yield per animal in India is just 3.2
kgs, compared to a global average of 6.6 kgs. The dairy policy and outlook is highly outdated and needs to be
replaced with modern, evidence-based thinking.
India has 37 pure cattle breeds. Five of these — Sahiwal, Gir, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar and Rathi — are known
for their milking prowess. A few others, such as Kankrej, Ongole and Hariana, belong to dual breeds that
have both milch and draught qualities; ie, they are good plough animals. The rest are pure draught breeds.
Source: Tehelka[1]
Originated in
Sindh,
Red Sindhi 2000-4000kg
Pakistan. Now
widespread.
Bikaner, Bos
Rajasthan, Type of a w:Zebu primigenius,
Rathi 1800-3500 kg
Haryana, cattle. Bos taurus,
Punjab Bos indicus
Sindh
Bullocks are slow Bos
(Pakistan),
workers. Cows are primigenius,
Tharparkar 1800-3500 kg Kutch,
good milkers. Same Bos taurus,
Jaisalmer,
species as Rathi. Bos indicus
Jodhpur
Marathwada,
Deoni
Maharashtra
Southern
Bullocks are hardy
Khillari Maharashtra,
and well-known for
cattle Northern
being fast in work.
Karnataka
Bullocks are
1000-1200 kg well-known for
Amritmahal Karnataka
per lactation draught power and
endurance.
It is an excellent
Nagore, draught breed.
Nagori
Rajasthan Bullocks are good for
draught purposes.
Draught purpose.
Pilbhit, Uttar
Ponwar Cows are poor
Pradesh
milkers.
Coastal and
Malenadu
hilly areas of
Gidda
Karnataka
Kasaragod[3] Kerala
Additional reads
A Pastolral Elegy (http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?240290) Outlook Magazine. "Contrary to popular
belief, indigenous breeds are a sturdier option than disease-prone crossbreds"
References
1. ^ a b The Desi Cow, Almost Extinct (http://tehelka.com/the-desi-cow-almost-extinct/?singlepage=1) Published in Tehelka on
January 24, 2013.
2. ^ a b Report on National Commission on Cattle (http://www.dahd.nic.in/dahd/reports/report-of-the-national-commission-on-cattle
/chapter-vii.aspx#2) Chapter 2. Accessed: 26th January, 2013
3. ^ Kasaragod dwarf cattle may get native animal status (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/flora-
fauna/32536007_1_cattle-feed-vechur-cows-animal-breeding) Times of India, July 2012
Comments
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1. Which is the best cow breed to start indigenous cow dairy farm in Bihar (Seemanchal Area, Nepal Border)?
2. Could Gir be an option with some changes in the habitat?
3. Which organisation is the best to get trained resources/manpower for panchagavya product productions?
4. Any professional organisation/agency which can help right from scratch to atleast 3-5 years of production?
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