Skip to content
KisanPe
🐄cattledairy📍 Origin: Kerala

Kasargod Dwarf Cow

कासरगोड बौनी गाय • Native Tract: Kasaragod, Kannur, Dakshina Kannada

Miniature indigenous cow of Northern Kerala and coastal Karnataka standing about 90-95 cm tall

Estimated Market Price
₹45,000 – ₹90,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹32,000 / animal
Kasargod Dwarf Cow (कासरगोड बौनी गाय) — Lactation Yield, Milk Fat %, Pashu KCC & Breed Standards
Lactation Yield
700 L
500 - 900 L range
Butterfat %
5.2%
SNF: 8.8%
Peak Daily Yield
4 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
13 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
35 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
150 kg
Bull: 210 kg
Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Kasargod Dwarf Cow

Coat & Color
Black, dark brown, red, fawn or grey
Horns
Short, pointed, curving upwards
Ears
Small and horizontally alert
Forehead & Head
Small head with flat forehead

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Kasargod Dwarf Cow:

✓Miniature indigenous cow of Northern Kerala and coastal Karnataka standing about 90-95 cm tall
✓Zero maintenance breed thriving entirely on kitchen waste, jackfruit leaves, and coconut garden grazing
✓Produces 2 to 4 liters of sweet, medicinal A2 milk with 5.2% butterfat
✓Extremely high mineral content in dung and urine, making it the preferred cow for Subhash Palekar Natural Farming (SPNF)
Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Kasargod Dwarf Cow

Pre-configured with standard Kasargod Dwarf Cow body weight (150 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

🌾 ICAR-NDRI Feed Engine•100% Free Dairy Tool

Kasargod Dwarf Cow TMR Feed & Profit Balancer

Calculate optimal daily green silage, dry bhoosa, concentrate pellets and net income for Kasargod Dwarf Cow.

Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)150 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)4 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)5.2%
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
5.3 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
29 Liters
Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis
हरा चारा (Green)🌿
8.9 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
1.2 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
2.6 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
29 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹24.5/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹220
4 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹98
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹122
55% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹3,660 / 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 29 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (Humid tropical)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
  • ⚠️Nutritional deficiencies if tethered without free foraging access
Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

  • ✓Avoid artificial insemination with large exotic bull semen to protect maternal pelvic safety
  • ✓Allow browsing in plantation gardens to consume medicinal weeds and herbs
  • ✓Provide clean drinking water with a pinch of common salt
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Kasargod Dwarf Cow

Conservation grant under Kerala Department of Animal Husbandry and KCC working capital loans

Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Kerala State Indigenous Breed Subsidy
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Kasargod Dwarf Cow

Official .gov.in & .nic.in Portals
🏛️ 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.

Open DAHD Portal→
🐄 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.

Open NDDB Portal→
🔬 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.

Open NBAGR Registry→
💳 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.

Pashu KCC Portal→
Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions about Kasargod Dwarf Cow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Its dung and urine possess higher concentrations of beneficial microbial flora, making it ideal for preparing Jeevamrutha, Beejamrutha, and Ghanjeevamrutha.

Explore Other Desi Cows

View All 16 Breeds →
cattle • Gujarat

Gir Cow (गीर गाय)

Lactation Yield: 3400 L
View Care Dossier →
cattle • Punjab

Sahiwal Cow (साहीवाल गाय)

Lactation Yield: 3600 L
View Care Dossier →
cattle • Sindh (Found in Odisha, TN, Kerala)

Red Sindhi (लाल सिंधी गाय)

Lactation Yield: 2900 L
View Care Dossier →

Track Your Kasargod Dwarf Cow Herd Records on KisanPe

Manage daily milk yields, heat detection cycles, vaccination alerts, and access collateral-free Pashu KCC loans directly on your phone.

Download KisanPe App