Cows and Other Cattle

Cows are raised for their milk which is an exceptional food of Kerala. The milk from cows is also used for making other dairy products like cheese, ghee and paneer. Choosing the best cows is one of the main steps in dairy farming. Many farmers in our country choose the most productive Holstein varieties and gives special care to get better yields. Many varieties of cows are available in Kerala from places like Bangalore, Ooty, Coimbatore, Selam, Krishnagiri, Erode, Pollachi. Jersy cows give high fat milk and they require less maintenance than other cows. Vechoor cows have long been known as the most productive breed of native cows in Kerala. The average height of cows is less than 3 feet or 90 cm. Body weight 125-150 kg. Common colors are red, light red, white, black, sandalwood, and single color with no dots or stripes. Horns small, curved forward. It has long tail almost touching the ground. Vechoor cows has good immunity  like other indigenous species.

Now you can buy cows and cattle at Karshika.com website. Here is the direct link to the site where you can buy and sell your cattle in Kerala. https://karshika.com/category/cow-cid-275