🐄cattledairy📍 Origin: Rajasthan

Rathi Cow

राठी गाय • Native Tract: Bikaner, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu

The quintessential dairy cow of arid North Rajasthan, evolved from Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, and Dhanni

Estimated Market Price

₹45,000 – ₹95,000

Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree

Pashu KCC Limit:₹40,000 / animal

Lactation Yield

2500 L

2000 - 3200 L range

Butterfat %

4.5%

SNF: 8.6%

Peak Daily Yield

13 L/day

In 2nd–3rd Parity

Calving Interval

13.5 Mo.

Target inter-calving

Age 1st Calving

37 Mo.

Heifer maturity

Adult Weight

380 kg

Bull: 500 kg

Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Rathi Cow

Coat & Color

Brown and white patched, red and white mottled, or completely brown

Horns

Short to medium, curving outward, upward, and inward

Ears

Medium sized, horizontal, alert with fine ear margins

Forehead & Head

Broad, flat between eyes with slight feminine contour

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Rathi Cow:

✓The quintessential dairy cow of arid North Rajasthan, evolved from Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, and Dhanni

✓Excellent efficiency in turning low-grade dry desert fodder into nutrient-dense A2 milk

✓Calm, docile temperament, highly suited for smallholder rural women dairy keepers

✓Consistent daily yielder of 8 to 14 liters even under severe water and heat stress

Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Rathi Cow

Pre-configured with standard Rathi Cow body weight (380 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Rathi Cow TMR Feed & Profit Balancer

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

Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)380 kg

250 kgAverage: 400 kg800 kg

Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)12 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

14.1 kg

ICAR Standard DM basis

Water Requirement

80 Liters

Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis

हरा चारा (Green)🌿

26.6 kg

Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem

सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾

3.5 kg

Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi

पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣

5.8 kg

20% CP Balanced Pellets

मिनरल मिक्चर🧪

60 g

Chelated Area-Specific Mix

सादा नमक (Salt)🧂

35 g

Daily electrolyte balance

स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧

80 L

Cool, unchlorinated water

Daily Milk Economics

Income vs Feed Expenditure

Feed Cost / Liter

₹18.9/L

Daily Milk Revenue

₹660

12 L × ₹55

Daily Feed Cost

₹227

Fodder + Pellets + Salts

Net Daily Profit

₹433

66% Margin

Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹12,990 / 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 80 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.

Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High

Heat & Humidity ToleranceExtreme (45°C+)

Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:

⚠️Seasonal vitamin A deficiency during prolonged desert summer droughts

Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

✓Supplement Vitamin AD3E injectables or liquid premix during extreme dry summer months
✓Feed Mustard cake (Sarson Khal) mixed with wheat bran (Choker) to boost milk fat and stamina

Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)

Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Rathi Cow

₹5/liter bonus milk incentive from Rajasthan state govt for cooperative society suppliers

Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Eligible Scheme 2RCDF Rajasthan Dairy Incentives

Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC

🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Rathi 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 Rathi Cow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rathi cows cost ₹45,000 to ₹75,000 (roughly 40% less than elite Gir or Sahiwal), yet produce 8 to 12 liters of rich milk with low feed intake, making it an ideal starter breed.

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