Which cow breeds are best for dairy farming in India?

Top dairy cow breeds in India include Gir, Sahiwal, HF (Holstein Friesian), Jersey, Rathi, and Tharparkar. Gir and Sahiwal are indigenous high-yielding breeds; HF and Jersey are crossbreeds popular for higher milk production. Best breed depends on your region, climate, and feed availability.

How much does a dairy cow cost in India?

Cow prices in India typically range from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000+ depending on breed, age, milk yield, lactation stage, and location. High-yield Gir or HF cows can cost more. Check current listings on Pashushala for live prices in your state.

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How many litres of milk does a cow produce per day?

Milk yield varies by breed: HF cows give 20–35 litres/day, Gir gives 8–16 litres/day, Sahiwal gives 8–15 litres/day, and Jersey gives 10–25 litres/day. Yield also depends on feed, lactation stage, and management.

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Rathi Cow R0518

35000

RAJASTHAN, CHURU

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Age: : 6 Yr 5 Month
Milk Per day: : 12 litre

Pregnant: : 9 Months
calf Age: : 1 Month(s)
calf Gender: : Male
Lactation: : 4

Description

Quality Rathi Cow of 6 year(s) age is available in Churu Division, RAJASTHAN. The price of the Cow is Rs. 35000/-. The Cow is 9 month(s) pregnant The Cow is in 4th lactation. It Produces 12 Litres of milk on daily basis. The Cow is having a Male calf of about 1 months(s). Enquire Now to know more.

General Info

Rathi is a breed of cattle indigenous to India. It originated in the region of the state of Rajasthan consisting of Bikaner, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts. It is an important dual purpose cattle breed of India known for both its milking and draught prowess. The cattle is locally known to have two variants, Rathi is a draft breed while Rathi is a pure milch variant. The Rathi variant originated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan and was domesticated by Rathi tribe. Rathi is characterized by its white skin with black or gray spots, while Rathi is usually of brown colour. On average the cows can produce about 1560 kg of milk per lactation.

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