🐄cattledual-purpose📍 Origin: Rajasthan

Tharparkar Cow

थारपारकर गाय • Native Tract: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner

The legendary "Desert Survivor" of the Thar desert, thriving in 48°C extreme summer heat

Estimated Market Price

₹55,000 – ₹1,20,000

Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree

Pashu KCC Limit:₹42,000 / animal

Lactation Yield

2800 L

2200 - 3500 L range

Butterfat %

4.6%

SNF: 8.7%

Peak Daily Yield

15 L/day

In 2nd–3rd Parity

Calving Interval

13 Mo.

Target inter-calving

Age 1st Calving

37 Mo.

Heifer maturity

Adult Weight

400 kg

Bull: 520 kg

Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Tharparkar Cow

Coat & Color

Pristine white to light grey; coat darkens across winter months

Horns

Medium, set wide apart, curving upward and inward

Ears

Long, semi-pendulous, alert and facing front

Forehead & Head

Broad, flat between eyes with slightly convex poll

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Tharparkar Cow:

✓The legendary "Desert Survivor" of the Thar desert, thriving in 48°C extreme summer heat

✓White/light-grey coat reflects solar radiation; coat turns darker grey during cold winters

✓Remarkable ability to maintain peak milk yields on coarse scrub grasses and desert shrubs (Sewan grass)

✓Dual-purpose marvel: cows yield 3,000+ liters, and bullocks are swift, tireless draught animals

Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Tharparkar Cow

Pre-configured with standard Tharparkar Cow body weight (400 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Tharparkar Cow TMR Feed & Profit Balancer

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Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)400 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)4.6%

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

14.6 kg

ICAR Standard DM basis

Water Requirement

82 Liters

Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis

हरा चारा (Green)🌿

28.1 kg

Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem

सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾

3.7 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)💧

82 L

Cool, unchlorinated water

Daily Milk Economics

Income vs Feed Expenditure

Feed Cost / Liter

₹19.3/L

Daily Milk Revenue

₹660

12 L × ₹55

Daily Feed Cost

₹232

Fodder + Pellets + Salts

Net Daily Profit

₹428

65% Margin

Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹12,840 / 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 82 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:

⚠️Trace mineral deficiency when grazing solely on sandy soils

Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

✓Preserve Sewan (Lasiurus scindicus) grass hay for dry season maintenance feeding
✓Provide chelated copper, zinc, and cobalt mineral licks to maintain reproductive cycling

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

Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Tharparkar Cow

Special incentives for conservation of Tharparkar germplasm in Western Rajasthan

Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Eligible Scheme 2Rajasthan Livestock Development Board Subsidies

Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC

🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Tharparkar 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 Tharparkar Cow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Tharparkar cows adapt extraordinarily well to stall feeding across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and UP, frequently achieving higher milk yields (3,200L+) when given balanced silage and concentrate.

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