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Cattle and Dairy Cow Farming at Alpine Goats Farms
Cattle farming is the backbone of rural income in India, and a well-managed herd can deliver milk, draught power, manure and breeding stock from the same shed. Our cattle section explains how to choose between indigenous and crossbred cows, how to plan green fodder and concentrate feeding through the year, and how to keep an eye on udder health, reproduction and calf survival.
Whether you are converting a few acres into a small dairy unit or upgrading an existing herd, these guides break down housing, feeding, health and record keeping into practical steps you can apply on your own farm.
Popular Cattle Breeds for Milk, Draught and Crossbreeding
Gir Cattle
A hardy indigenous breed from Saurashtra with a domed forehead and drooping ears, valued for A2 milk and good disease resistance. Gir cows adapt well to hot, dry conditions and are widely used in organised Indian dairies.
Sahiwal Cattle
One of the best Indian dairy breeds, Sahiwal cows are heat tolerant, tick resistant and calm to handle. They give steady lactations on modest feeding, which suits small and medium farms.
Red Sindhi Cattle
A compact red-coated breed known for reliable milk yield under stress and poor fodder. Red Sindhi cows are popular for crossbreeding because they pass on hardiness to their calves.
Tharparkar Cattle
A dual purpose white to grey breed from the arid Thar region that survives on sparse grazing. It gives useful milk while the bullocks remain strong for field work.
Rathi Cattle
A Rajasthani dairy breed with brown and white patches, appreciated for consistent yields in dry districts. Rathi cows are docile and calve regularly with basic management.
Kankrej Cattle
A powerful silver-grey dual purpose breed with lyre-shaped horns from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Kankrej are famous for their fast, long-striding gait and for tolerating heat and drought.
Ongole Cattle
A large white draught breed from Andhra Pradesh, exported worldwide for crossbreeding. Ongole bulls are heavily muscled and the breed is known for calm temperament and tick resistance.
Hariana Cattle
A widely kept north Indian dual purpose breed giving moderate milk and strong working bullocks. Hariana cattle thrive on crop residues and simple housing.
Deoni Cattle
A black and white Marathwada breed that combines fair milk yield with sturdy draught ability. Deoni animals are hardy grazers and calve without much intervention.
Khillari Cattle
A grey-white draught breed from Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, prized for speed and stamina. Milk yield is low, so it is kept mainly for field and cart work.
Amritmahal Cattle
A classic Karnataka draught breed with sharp horns and great endurance. It needs extensive grazing and is best suited to farms with open pasture.
Hallikar Cattle
The foundation breed behind Amritmahal, known for compact frames and exceptional pulling power. Hallikar bullocks remain popular in dryland Karnataka farming.
Vechur Cattle
The smallest cattle breed in the world, native to Kerala, standing under one metre tall. It eats very little, resists disease well and gives rich, easily digestible milk.
Punganur Cattle
A rare dwarf breed from Andhra Pradesh kept for high fat milk on very low feed intake. Conservation programmes are slowly rebuilding its numbers.
Holstein Friesian
The highest yielding dairy breed in the world, black and white and widely used in Indian crossbreeding. Pure HF needs cooling, quality fodder and tight health management in hot climates.
Jersey Cattle
A small fawn coloured breed giving milk with high fat and solids on comparatively low feed. Jersey crosses are the most common upgrade choice for Indian smallholders.
Brown Swiss
A large, docile European breed with good milk protein and strong feet and legs. It handles varied climates and is used to improve udder quality in crosses.
Ayrshire Cattle
A red and white dairy breed known for well attached udders and efficient grazing. It performs best where good pasture and cooler weather are available.
Guernsey Cattle
A golden coated breed producing creamy, deep yellow milk rich in beta carotene. Guernseys are moderate eaters and mature early.
HF Crossbred Cows
A cross of Holstein Friesian with an indigenous cow, giving much higher yields than the local dam while keeping some heat tolerance. It is the mainstay of many organised Indian dairies.
Jersey Crossbred Cows
Jersey crosses balance yield, fat percentage and hardiness, making them a safe first step for farmers moving from local cows to improved dairy stock.
Murrah Buffalo
India’s leading dairy buffalo, jet black with tightly curled horns and very high fat milk. Murrah animals are the benchmark for buffalo dairying across the country.
Jaffarabadi Buffalo
A massive Gujarati buffalo with heavy drooping horns, giving large volumes of rich milk. It needs generous feeding and roomy housing.
Mehsana Buffalo
A Murrah and Surti cross type from Gujarat, valued for a longer lactation and regular calving interval. It is easier to manage than the heavier buffalo breeds.
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