🐄cattledual-purpose📍 Origin: Maharashtra
Konkan Kapila Cow
कोंकण कपिला गाय • Native Tract: Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigad, Thane
Official registered indigenous cattle breed of the Konkan coastal strip, officially recognized by ICAR-NBAGR
Estimated Market Price
₹32,000 – ₹65,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹36,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
850 L
600 - 1100 L range
Butterfat %
4.8%
SNF: 8.7%
Peak Daily Yield
5 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
14 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
38 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
280 kg
Bull: 360 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Konkan Kapila Cow
Coat & Color
Reddish-brown, grey, black, or mottled; shiny water-resistant coat
Horns
Short, pointed, curving outward and upward (12-18 cm)
Ears
Small, alert, carried horizontally
Forehead & Head
Flat forehead with straight nasal bridge
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Konkan Kapila Cow:
✓Official registered indigenous cattle breed of the Konkan coastal strip, officially recognized by ICAR-NBAGR
✓Small compact reddish-brown or grey frame, short upward-curving horns, and high immunity to humidity and ticks
✓Bred to navigate wet coastal laterite soils, heavy monsoon downpours (3,500 mm+), and steep Sahyadri foothills
✓Produces 850 liters of nutritious A2 milk with 4.8% fat, ideal for coastal mango and cashewnut agro-ecosystems
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)280 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)5 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)4.8%
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
9.2 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
46 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
19.5 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
2.6 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
3 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
46 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹27.8/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹275
5 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹139
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹136
49% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹4,080 / 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 46 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (Thrives under 3,500 mm torrential rainfall and high coastal humidity)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Swamp hoof rot if kept in uncleaned concrete floors during continuous rain
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Inseminate with pure Konkan Kapila semen from DBSKKV Dapoli or state AI centers
- ✓Feed rice straw supplemented with tree loppings (subabul, gliricidia) and cashew/mango orchard grasses
- ✓Provide well-drained sloped stone sheds to prevent foot soaking during monsoon
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Konkan Kapila Cow
Conservation and breed improvement through Dr. BSKKV Dapoli Agricultural University
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Maharashtra Konkan Livestock Development Scheme
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Konkan Kapila 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 Konkan Kapila Cow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Konkan Kapila was officially registered as an indigenous cattle breed of India by ICAR-NBAGR in 2020 after extensive genetic characterization by DBSKKV Dapoli.
Its compact size allows it to graze freely under mango and cashew trees without breaking lower branches, while providing potent natural manure for orchard fertilization.
A Konkan Kapila cow gives 3 to 5.5 liters of milk per day, averaging 850 liters per lactation.
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