🐄cattledairy📍 Origin: Uttar Pradesh (ICAR-CIRC Meerut & Military Farms)
Frieswal Cow
फ्रीजवाल गाय • Native Tract: Meerut, Bareilly, Ambala, Jalandhar
National crossbred dairy cattle strain evolved jointly by ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (CIRC) and Military Farms
Estimated Market Price
₹65,000 – ₹1,05,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹44,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
4300 L
3600 - 5200 L range
Butterfat %
3.9%
SNF: 8.6%
Peak Daily Yield
24 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
13 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
28 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
480 kg
Bull: 720 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Frieswal Cow
Coat & Color
Black and white patches with clean, sharp markings
Horns
Short, polled or curved slightly forward
Ears
Medium, alert, carried horizontally
Forehead & Head
Broad, flat forehead with clean facial profile
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Frieswal Cow:
✓National crossbred dairy cattle strain evolved jointly by ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (CIRC) and Military Farms
✓Stabilized cross of Holstein Friesian (62.5%) and indigenous Sahiwal (37.5%)
✓Produces 4,300 liters of milk per lactation with 3.9% fat, specifically bred for pan-Indian agro-climatic conditions
✓Supported by the largest organized progeny testing program in India with over 30 years of pedigree recording
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Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Frieswal Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)480 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)12 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)3.9%
3.0% (HF Cow)4.8% (Desi Gir)8.5% (Murrah Buffalo)
Milk Price Realization (दूध का भाव)₹55 / Liter
₹30 (Coop Base)₹60 (A2 Retail)₹120 (Direct Dairy)
Total Dry Matter
16.8 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
90 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
34.6 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
4.6 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
5.8 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
90 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹21/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹660
12 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹252
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹408
62% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹12,240 / month
💡 ICAR-NDRI Practical Management Tips
- ✓Chop green fodder (1.5–2 cm) and mix thoroughly with dry straw (Bhoosa/Kadbi) to stimulate rumination.
- ✓Divide concentrate pellets into 2 or 3 equal morning/evening feedings rather than feeding all at once.
- ✓Always add 60g chelated mineral mixture daily to prevent silent estrus and retain 300-day lactation.
- ✓Ensure uninterrupted access to 90 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
Tick & Vector ResistanceModerate to High
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (Sahiwal bloodline provides thermal comfort up to 41°C)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Mastitis under poor hygiene
- ⚠️Summer panting if humidity exceeds 80%
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Inseminate exclusively with pedigreed Frieswal semen with confirmed maternal yield >4,500 kg
- ✓Provide well-ventilated sheds with 12 ft ceiling clearance and misting fans in hot months
- ✓Maintain routine mastitis screening using California Mastitis Test (CMT) monthly
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Frieswal Cow
Elite progeny-tested Frieswal semen available through ICAR-CIRC Meerut and State AI networks
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Pashu Kisan Credit Card
Eligible Scheme 3ICAR-CIRC National Frieswal Project
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Frieswal Cow
🏛️ Central Ministry (.nic.in)dahd.nic.in
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
Official operational guidelines for Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF 3% subvention), and sex-sorted semen subsidies.
🐄 Apex Dairy Board (.coop)nddb.coop
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.
🔬 ICAR Research (.gov.in)nbagr.icar.gov.in
ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
Access the official registered breed gazette, accession numbers, morphological descriptors, and indigenous breed conservation directives.
💳 Concessional Credit (.gov.in)kcc.gov.in
Pashu Kisan Credit Card (Pashu KCC) Portal
Apply for working capital crop loans up to ₹2 Lakh for dairy cows and buffaloes at 4% effective interest with zero collateral requirement.
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions about Frieswal Cow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frieswal cattle carry exactly 62.5% Holstein Friesian and 37.5% Sahiwal inheritance, creating the optimal balance of milk production and tropical resilience.
At peak lactation, a Frieswal cow yields 18 to 24 liters of milk per day, with an average 300-day lactation output of 4,300 liters.
It was developed through a long-term collaborative project between ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (CIRC), Meerut and the Indian Army Directorate of Military Farms.
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