🐄cattledairy📍 Origin: Haryana (ICAR-NDRI Karnal)
Karan Swiss Cow
करन स्विस गाय • Native Tract: Karnal, Hisar, Panipat, Jind
Premier crossbred dairy strain developed at ICAR-NDRI Karnal from Sahiwal/Red Sindhi and Brown Swiss
Estimated Market Price
₹55,000 – ₹95,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹43,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
3800 L
3200 - 4500 L range
Butterfat %
4.2%
SNF: 8.8%
Peak Daily Yield
20 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
13 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
29 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
470 kg
Bull: 700 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Karan Swiss Cow
Coat & Color
Light to deep brown, sometimes reddish-brown with lighter shade on belly
Horns
Short, stumpy, curving forward and upward
Ears
Medium, alert, horizontal with inner hair fringe
Forehead & Head
Broad, flat forehead with calm large eyes
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Karan Swiss Cow:
✓Premier crossbred dairy strain developed at ICAR-NDRI Karnal from Sahiwal/Red Sindhi and Brown Swiss
✓Light brown to dark brown coat, compact dairy wedge, docile temperament, and strong legs
✓Average lactation yield of 3,800 liters with high 4.2% butterfat and excellent protein solids
✓High tropical hardiness inherited from Sahiwal dam combined with Swiss longevity and disease tolerance
Customized Ration Balancer
Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Karan Swiss Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)470 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)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
16.5 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
89 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
33.7 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
4.4 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)💧
89 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹20.7/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹660
12 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹248
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹412
62% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹12,360 / 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 89 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
Tick & Vector ResistanceHigh
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (Adapts to hot North Indian plains up to 43°C)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Sub-clinical mastitis under unhygienic bedding conditions
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Use progeny-tested Karan Swiss semen to maintain consistent milk fat and calving intervals
- ✓Feed balanced TMR with 18% crude protein concentrate and chopped green fodder
- ✓Provide shaded paddocks and fresh water 24x7
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Karan Swiss Cow
Subsidized semen and technical consultancy from ICAR-NDRI Karnal
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Pashu Kisan Credit Card
Eligible Scheme 3NDRI Progeny Testing Project
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Karan Swiss 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 Karan Swiss Cow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Karan Swiss was bred at ICAR-NDRI Karnal by crossing indigenous Sahiwal and Red Sindhi cows with Brown Swiss semen.
Karan Swiss milk contains an average of 4.2% butterfat and 8.8% SNF, providing higher fat test returns than pure Holstein Friesian.
A Karan Swiss cow yields 3,200 to 4,500 liters of milk per 300-day lactation.
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