Cow Breeds in India : What Are the Available Cow Breeds in India

cow breeds in India: There are various animals and their breeds all over the world. All those animals are important to humans in one way or the other. Various animals provide us with food, water and other necessary things for our survival. This article will also help you enhance your knowledge regarding nature. This article will provide you with all the information regarding cow breeds in India.

Why are cows important to humans?

Hinduism holds high regard for cows. Mother Earth is symbolised by it because she is a source of goodness and because all living things are fed by her milk. Lord Krishna is frequently presented in tales that describe his upbringing as a cowherd and refer to him as the youngster who guards cows. All the dairy products we use such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, buttermilk, cream etc. are made up of cow’s milk.

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Various breeds of cows found in India:

There are various breeds of cows that are found in India. The information regarding the types, names, breeds, sizes and other details are as follows:

1) Gir cow

Cattle name	Gir or Gyr
Breed	Zebu or Bos indicus
Country of origin	Gujarat, India
Cattle type	Desi (indigenous)
Average body weight	Large (400-475 kg)
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	6-10 litres per day
Used for	Dairy purposes
Average life span	12-15 years

It is the best cow breed in India. Gir cows cost from 1 lakh to 2 lakh rupees depending upon their milk production, age, lactation status and pregnancy status. Generally, a Pregnant Gir cow costs more than dry one.

2) Sahiwal cow

Cattle name	Sahiwal
Breed	Zebu
Country of origin	Punjab, Pakistan
Cattle type	Desi (indigenous), including Pakistan
Average body weight	Large (550-650 kg)
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	40-50 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes
Average life span	7-8 years

Generally, Sahiwal cows cost between 60, 000 rupees to 75, 000 rupees. 

3) Red Sindhi Cow

Cattle name	Red Sindhi Cow
Breed	Zebu
Country of origin	Karachi, Pakistan
Average body weight	Male: 530 kg Female: 325 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	More than 12 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes

Red Sindhi Cows cost around 35,000 rupees in India.

4) Rathi cow

Cattle name	Rathi cow
Breed	Draft breed
Country of origin	India
Average body size	Male: 350-400 kg Female: 280-300 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	Upto 10 litres of milk per day
Used for	dairy purposes

Rathi cows cost between 45,000 rupees to 60,000 rupees in specific places.

5) Ongole cow

Cattle name	Ongole  (previously Nellore)
Breed	Bos indicus
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	500 kg 500 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	8-10 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes
Average life span	more than 15 years

The cost of an Ongole cow is around 35,000 rupees in India.

6) Deoni cow

Cattle name	Deoni cow
Breed	Draught cattle
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	Male: 600 kg Female: 450 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	4-7 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes

7) Kankrej cow

Cattle name	Kankrej cow
Breed	Zebu
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	Male: 550-570 kg Female: 330-370 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	3-5 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes

The average cost of a Kankrej cow is around 25,000 rupees.

8) Tharparkar cow

Cattle name	Tharparker
Breed	Zebu (Bos indicus)
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	Male: 450 kg Female: 400 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	10-14 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes
Average life span	25 years

The cost of a Tharparker cow ranges from 40,000 rupees to 60,000 rupees.

9) Hariana cow

Cattle name	Hariana
Breed	Zebu (bos indicus)
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	Male: 430 kg Female: 310 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	10-15 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes
Average life span	10 years

The average cost of Hariana cow is 22,000 rupees.

10) Krishna valley cow

Cattle name	Krishna valley
Breed	Zebu (bos indicus)
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	Male: 550 kg Female: 325 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	10-15 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes

It was originally found in Karnataka’s Krishna River watershed and now can be found in Maharashtra’s bordering districts. 

11) Hallikar cow

Cattle name	Hallikar
Breed	Zebu (bos indicus)
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	400 kg to 1,000 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	2-3 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes
Average life span	15 years

12) Amritmahal cow

Cattle name	Amritmahal
Breed	Draught breed
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	500 kg to 800 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	8-12 litres per day
Used for	dairy purposes

Amritmahal cows cost 2-3 lakh rupees in India.

13) Khillari cow

Cattle name	Khillari
Breed	Draught breed
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	350 kg to 450 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	8-12 litres per day
Used for	Draught and Dairy purposes

Khillari cow, on average costs around 2 lakh rupees in India.

14) Kangayam cow

Cattle name	Kangayam
Breed	Draught breed
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	350 kg to 525 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	8-12 litres per day
Used for	Draught and Dairy purposes

Generally, Kangayam cows cost between 40,000 rupees to 70,000 rupees in India.

15) Bargur cow

Cattle name	Bargur cow
Breed	Draught breed
Country of origin	India
Average body weight	400 kg to 500 kg
Milk type	A2 milk
Milk L/Day	2-3 litres per day
Used for	Draught and Dairy purposes

The average cost of a Bargur cow in India is between 27,000 rupees to 32,000 rupees.

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