🐄cattledraught📍 Origin: Karnataka
Hallikar Cow
हल्लीकर गाय • Native Tract: Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Tumakuru
Royal draught cattle of South Karnataka and prime progenitor of the famous Amrit Mahal breed
Estimated Market Price
₹38,000 – ₹75,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹39,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
900 L
700 - 1200 L range
Butterfat %
4.2%
SNF: 8.5%
Peak Daily Yield
6 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
15 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
42 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
340 kg
Bull: 470 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Hallikar Cow
Coat & Color
Dark grey to iron grey with white/light markings on head and dewlap in cows; darker in bulls
Horns
Long, slender, tapering, emerging backward and sweeping gracefully outward and upward (40-60 cm)
Ears
Small, pointed, alert, horizontal
Forehead & Head
Long, narrow face with prominent bulging forehead
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Hallikar Cow:
✓Royal draught cattle of South Karnataka and prime progenitor of the famous Amrit Mahal breed
✓Graceful long backward-slanted horns, slender agile frame, and dark grey coat shading into black
✓Renowned for incredible pulling speed, resilience, and endurance over rocky southern terrain
✓Dual-purpose utility providing 900 liters of A2 milk per lactation alongside elite draught power
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Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Hallikar Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)340 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)6 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)4.2%
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
11.1 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
55 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
23.9 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
3.1 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
3.4 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
55 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹26.8/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹330
6 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹161
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹169
51% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹5,070 / 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 55 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
Tick & Vector ResistanceHigh
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (up to 42°C)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Occasional bloat if grazed on succulent legumes without roughage
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Use progeny-tested Hallikar semen from the Central Artificial Insemination Station (CAIS), Hessarghatta
- ✓Feed ragi straw (finger millet stover) combined with chopped green fodder for optimal digestion
- ✓Train young bullocks gently between 2.5 and 3 years for draught temperament
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Hallikar Cow
Financial support under Karnataka Livestock Development Agency (KLDA) and RGM elite semen distribution
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Karnataka Pashu Bhagya Scheme
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Hallikar 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 Hallikar Cow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Hallikar cattle are indigenous to Hassan, Mysuru, Mandya, Tumakuru, and Ramanagara districts of Karnataka.
A Hallikar cow yields 3 to 6 liters of milk daily at peak lactation, totaling 900 liters per lactation.
Yes, Hallikar bullocks are historically renowned for their trotting speed and steady stamina on metalled and unpaved rural roads.
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