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Kherigarh Cow

खेरीगढ़ गाय • Native Tract: Lakhimpur Kheri

Active, quick-moving draught cattle of the Terai floodplains in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh

Estimated Market Price
₹30,000 – ₹55,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹35,000 / animal
Kherigarh Cow (खेरीगढ़ गाय) — Lactation Yield, Milk Fat %, Pashu KCC & Breed Standards
Lactation Yield
720 L
500 - 950 L range
Butterfat %
4.2%
SNF: 8.5%
Peak Daily Yield
4.5 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
15 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
42 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
320 kg
Bull: 420 kg
Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Kherigarh Cow

Coat & Color
Shining white or grey-white; muzzle and hooves are black
Horns
Thin, lyre-shaped, curving outward, upward, and pointing inward (25-35 cm)
Ears
Small, alert, carried horizontally
Forehead & Head
Narrow, elongated face with flat forehead

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Kherigarh Cow:

✓Active, quick-moving draught cattle of the Terai floodplains in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh
✓White coat, long lyre-shaped horns, narrow face, and thin active legs capable of trotting over mud
✓Naturally resilient to marshy Terai humidity and waterlogged field environments
✓Cows provide 720 liters of A2 milk per lactation under traditional foraging regimes
Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Kherigarh Cow

Pre-configured with standard Kherigarh Cow body weight (320 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Kherigarh Cow TMR Feed & Profit Balancer

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Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)320 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)4.5 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
10.1 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
48 Liters
Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis
हरा चारा (Green)🌿
22.5 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
3 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
2.8 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
48 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹31.8/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹248
4.5 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹143
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹105
42% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹3,150 / 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 48 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (Thrives in hot humid Terai)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
  • ⚠️Swamp leeches during monsoon riverbed grazing
Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

  • ✓Breed with pedigreed Kherigarh sires to preserve distinctive lyre horn traits
  • ✓Provide supplemental mineral salt licks during the monsoon season
  • ✓Administer timely deworming to prevent parasitic gastroenteritis
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Kherigarh Cow

State breeding support through UP Livestock Development Board Terai outreach centers

Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2UP State Indigenous Cattle Improvement
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Kherigarh 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 Kherigarh Cow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kherigarh cattle are native to the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh along the Indo-Nepal Terai belt.

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