Stories from the Sacred Farm

Breed Profiles

Sahiwal — Best Dairy Breed of Asia

The Sahiwal is widely considered one of the best dairy breeds among India’s indigenous cattle. Originally from the...

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Breed Profiles

Nari Cow — Child of the Aravallis

The Nari cow, also known as the “Sirohi” cattle, is a unique, nomadic breed found primarily in the...

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Breed Profiles

Nagori Cow — The Champion of Rajasthan’s Nagaur District

The Nagori is a famous indigenous cattle breed from the Nagaur district of Rajasthan, India. They are highly...

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Breed Profiles

Mewati Cow — Dual-Purpose Breed of the Mewat Region

The Mewati, also known as the “Kosi” breed, is an indigenous dual-purpose cattle breed found across the regions...

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Breed Profiles

Hariana Cow — Pride of Haryana’s Farmlands

The Hariana is one of the most prominent dual-purpose cattle breeds of the Indo-Gangetic plain, named after its...

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Breed Profiles

Rathi Cow — Kamdhenu of the Thar Desert

Rathi The Rathi cow is a special breed from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Known as the “Kamdhenu...

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A2 Milk & Health

More Than Milk: The Complete Value of Indigenous Indian Cows

More Than Milk: Why Hugging a Desi Cow is Good for the Soul By Sumit There is a...

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State Breeds

Uttar Pradesh Desi Cows: Sacred Breeds of the Gangetic Plains

Uttar Pradesh’s Five Deshi Cows: Gangatiri, Mewati, Kherigarh, Ponwar, and Kenkatha Uttar Pradesh is a land of rivers,...

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State Breeds

Madhya Pradesh Indigenous Cattle: Heartland Breeds of India

Madhya Pradesh’s Four Deshi Cows: Malvi, Nimari, Gaolao, and Kenkatha Madhya Pradesh sits at the geographical heart of...

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State Breeds

Haryana’s Desi Cattle Breeds: Power and Pride of the Plains

Haryana’s Three Deshi Cows: Hariana, Mewati, and Belahi By Sumit Haryana is not a large state. But within...

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