Most Popular Cow Breeds in India

The Red Sindhi cow, native to Kohistan, is known for its high milk production, with an average yield of 1700-3400 kg per lactation.

Rathi cows are milch cattle found in arid regions of Loonkaransar, near Bikaner district in Rajasthan. The average milk yield ranges from 1062-2810 kg per lactation.

Tharparkar are dual-purpose cattle breeds used for dairy and draught purposes. They are famous for their milk production, yielding 1800–2600 kg of milk per lactation.

The Sahiwal cow originate from the Montgomery district in Punjab, Pakistan. Considered best Indian cows, their average milk yield is between 1350-2100 kg per lactation.

The Gir cow is native to the Gir forest region of Gujarat. It is a famous indigenous cow India. Their average milk yield ranges between 900 – 1600 kg per lactation.

The Kankrej cow are found in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Barmer and Jodhpur district in Rajasthan. They are used for both dairy and draught purposes, yielding up to 1400 kg of milk per lactation.

The Ongole cow is a native of Ongole taluk of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. It is popular for agricultural and dairy activities, with an average milk yield of 1000 kg per lactation.

Deoni cows are found in Western Andhra Pradesh and the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Used for bullock and dairy purposes, the average milk yield per lactation ranges between 636-1230 kg.

The Krishna Valley cows trace their origin to the black soil region of the River Krishna Valley, Karnataka. They are hybrid cattle, used for both dairy and draught. Their average milk yield is 900 kg per lactation.