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🐄cattledual-purpose📍 Origin: Rajasthan

Mewati Cow

मेवाती गाय • Native Tract: Alwar, Bharatpur, Nuh, Palwal

Sturdy dual-purpose breed developed in the Mewat tract, exhibiting genetic contributions from Hariana and Gir

Estimated Market Price
₹38,000 – ₹70,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹40,000 / animal
Mewati Cow (मेवाती गाय) — Lactation Yield, Milk Fat %, Pashu KCC & Breed Standards
Lactation Yield
1350 L
1000 - 1700 L range
Butterfat %
4.5%
SNF: 8.6%
Peak Daily Yield
9 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
15 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
42 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
360 kg
Bull: 480 kg
Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Mewati Cow

Coat & Color
White or light grey; males have darker shading on head, neck, and hump
Horns
Short to medium, emerging outward, upward, and curving inward (15-25 cm)
Ears
Medium, pendulous, carried slightly drooping
Forehead & Head
Broad forehead with slight bulge reflecting Gir ancestral influence

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Mewati Cow:

✓Sturdy dual-purpose breed developed in the Mewat tract, exhibiting genetic contributions from Hariana and Gir
✓White coat with dark shading on neck and quarters, docile temperament, and strong heavy draught power
✓Reliable dairy yield of 1,350 liters of rich A2 milk with 4.5% butterfat under semi-stall feeding
✓Thrives in semi-arid conditions on sorghum straw, mustard waste, and legume crop residues
Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Mewati Cow

Pre-configured with standard Mewati Cow body weight (360 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)360 kg
250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)9 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)4.5%
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
12.6 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
68 Liters
Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis
हरा चारा (Green)🌿
25.4 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
3.3 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
4.6 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
60 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
35 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
68 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹21.7/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹495
9 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹195
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹300
61% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹9,000 / 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 68 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceHigh
Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh (up to 44°C)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
  • ⚠️Delayed estrus if winter feed is deficient in green fodder
Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

  • ✓Maintain Mewati pure lines by using semen from certified RLDB bull stations
  • ✓Supplement dry pearl millet or sorghum stover with mustard cake and green fodder
  • ✓Vaccinate annually against HS and BQ prior to monsoon onset
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Mewati Cow

Breed conservation incentives through Rajasthan Livestock Development Board (RLDB)

Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Rajasthan Mewati Breed Conservation Program
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Mewati 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 Mewati Cow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mewati cattle originated in the Mewat region covering Alwar and Bharatpur districts in Rajasthan, and adjoining Nuh in Haryana.

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