Gaolao Cow
Distinguished dual-purpose breed of Vidarbha and MP Satpura foothills, historically bred by the Gavli pastoralists
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Gaolao Cow
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Gaolao Cow:
Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Gaolao Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh BasisIncome vs Feed Expenditure
- ✓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 62 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
- ⚠️Delayed estrus under severe summer heat and nutritional stress
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Maintain pure line breeding by sourcing pedigreed semen from Hetikundi bull mother farm
- ✓Supplement cotton stalk grazing with soybean bhoosa and 50g mineral mixture
- ✓Provide sheltered sheds during peak Vidarbha summer when temperatures exceed 45°C
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Gaolao Cow
Conservation programs supported by Maharashtra State Cattle Breeding Farm, Hetikundi (Wardha)
Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Gaolao Cow
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.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.
ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaolao Cow
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