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As of 2018 the ICAR recognized 50 breeds that are indigenous in India, [1] [2] of which two cattle breeds and three buffalo breeds were added in 2018. [3] Local conservation programs are endeavouring to maintain the purity of breeds such as Tharparkar, [4] dwarf cattle such as Kasaragod, and Kankrej, Amrit Mahal and Kangayam. [5]
The Belahi is a medium-sized breed of cattle native to the foothills of Haryana in North India. [1] It is traditionally reared by Gujjar pastoralists, with its distribution extending to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The breed is used for both milk production and draft power, particularly in ...
A Murrah buffalo at the Lakshmi Dairy Farm in Punjab set a record of 26.335 kg (58.06 lb) of milk in the 2016 National Livestock Competition and Expo. [3] In Brazil, this breed of buffalo is used for production of both meat and milk. Murrahs sell for a high price. [4] [5] Among Indian buffalo breeds, Murrah is noted to have the highest milk ...
This is a list of the cattle breeds considered in India to be wholly or partly of Indian origin. Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Indian. Cows from these breeds are often called Desi cows.
Milk production in India increased approximately threefold between 1968 and 2001, when it reached 80 million metric tonnes per year. [71] As of 2004–05, milk production was estimated to be of 90.7 million metric tonnes. [72] As of 2010, the dairy industry accounted for 20% of India's gross agricultural output. [69]
Bhadwari is an improved water buffalo breed from Uttar Pradesh, India, that is kept for milk production mainly in the Agra and Etawah districts, [1] and in the Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. [2] Cows usually lactate during 272 days with an average milk yield of 752–810 kg (1,658–1,786 lb) in this period. [3]
It is the only breed in the world where both ox and cow can be used in ploughing. Hallikar can work 18 to 20 hours a day and gives milk of 2 to 3 litres. [citation needed] Present day uses: cows for milk & breeding purpose, ploughing; stud bulls- breeding, bull race; Ox-ploughing, ox racing, ox show, religious procession.
As of 2022, the population of Badri cows in Uttarakhand is estimated to be around 700,000, with approximately 479,000 of them being female. [4] The cattle are primarily used for milk production and agricultural purposes, [2] with the milk being rich in A2 proteins, which is considered healthier than A1 proteins found in some other breeds. [5]