Ponwar Cow
Distinctive small draught breed indigenous to the Terai forest tract of Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Ponwar Cow
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Ponwar Cow:
Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Ponwar Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh BasisIncome vs Feed Expenditure
- ✓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 47 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
- ⚠️Aggressive temperament requiring experienced handling
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Preserve the characteristic black-and-white pied coat pattern through selective breeding
- ✓Provide clean drinking water and prevent swamp leech exposure
- ✓Supplement dry paddy straw with green fodder and mineral licks
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Ponwar Cow
Conservation grant under UP Animal Husbandry Department Terai indigenous breed program
Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Ponwar Cow
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.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.
ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
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Pashu Kisan Credit Card (Pashu KCC) Portal
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponwar Cow
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