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Tharparkar Cow

  • They are mostly found in Thar desert in Rajasthan, hence the name – Tharparkar
  • Tharparkar cow is one of the top five milking cows in India
  • It is also called, White Sindhi, Thari, or Cutchi
  • Cattle of this breed are strongly built, medium sized, with straight limbs and good feet
  • The head is medium sized, the forehead broad and flat or slightly convex above the eyes
  • The eyes are full and bright with a beautiful black lining
  • In males (bulls), the horns are thicker and shorter than in cows
  • The hump in males is moderately well developed and firm
  • The usual color of the cattle is white or gray
  • The cows are very friendly to humans
  • Tharparkar cow’s milk has highest nutritional value
  • The cows average 138 cm in height and 350 kg in weight, while bulls are taller and much heavier.
  • Milk contains average 4.4% fat and 9.0% SNF.
  • Their average life span is around 25 years and yields 8-10 lit/day (2000 lit per lactation)
  • They usually have 14-18 calves in their life span
  • They can stand the rigors of climatic and environmental conditions
  • They are resistant to several tropical diseases
  • Today, only a few pure Tharparkar breed of cattle are found in the Thar desert in Rajasthan and Kutch in Gujarat, hence the need for conservation and breeding

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Member Speak

The cow club is really a wonderful concept. When I was first introduced to it, I didn’t realise that it was so big.

Raj

An economically viable model for our farmers. Hope that more people will come forward and take up this cause of saving the Indian cow.

Kedar

It is such an interesting idea. Experiencing the joy of being in contact with nature. Hope more people will replicate such models.

Milind

The health benefits of the cow products are very good. Many of my friends have also started using the products.

Prakash