🐄cattledairy📍 Origin: Goa
Shweta Kapila Cow
श्वेता कपिला गाय • Native Tract: North Goa, South Goa, Valpoi, Sattari
Sacred pure white indigenous cattle breed of Goa, revered in Konkan temple traditions and Vedic rituals
Estimated Market Price
₹45,000 – ₹1,10,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹38,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
850 L
600 - 1100 L range
Butterfat %
5%
SNF: 8.8%
Peak Daily Yield
5 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
14 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
36 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
260 kg
Bull: 350 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Shweta Kapila Cow
Coat & Color
Completely snow white; muzzle, eyelids, hooves, and skin are white or cream-colored
Horns
Short to medium, curving outward, upward, and slightly forward (15-22 cm)
Ears
Small, alert, carried horizontally
Forehead & Head
Flat forehead with straight nasal bridge and calm amber eyes
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Shweta Kapila Cow:
✓Sacred pure white indigenous cattle breed of Goa, revered in Konkan temple traditions and Vedic rituals
✓Completely white coat, white eyelashes, white muzzle, white hooves, and light amber/copper eyes
✓Produces nutrient-rich A2 milk with high medicinal and therapeutic properties mentioned in Konkan lore
✓Remarkable adaptability to hot, humid Western Ghats coastal climates with extreme tick resistance
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)260 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)5.0%
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
8.6 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
44 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
17.7 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
2.3 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)💧
44 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹26.6/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹275
5 L × ₹55
Daily Feed Cost
₹133
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹142
52% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹4,260 / 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 44 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Hardiness & Immunity
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High
Heat & Humidity ToleranceExtreme (High humidity and heavy monsoon resilient)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Sunburn on unpigmented white skin if left without shade during peak summer midday
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Maintain strict pure breeding to preserve the completely white phenotypic character
- ✓Provide well-shaded sheds to protect unpigmented skin from harsh coastal UV rays
- ✓Supplement feed with cashew apple residues, coconut cake, and local green grass
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Shweta Kapila Cow
ICAR-CCARI Goa conservation incentives and 50% subsidy for Shweta Kapila breeding units
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Goa Pashupalan Sahayata Scheme
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Shweta 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 Shweta Kapila Cow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
It is entirely white from coat to hooves, muzzle, eyelashes, and horns, with distinctive amber or light golden-brown eyes.
Its milk is rich in A2 beta-casein, has 5.0% fat content, and is traditionally sought for Ayurvedic treatments and temple ceremonies.
A Shweta Kapila cow yields 3 to 5 liters of milk per day, totaling about 850 liters per lactation.
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