Vechur
The smallest cattle breed in the world, standing under 90 cm. Once nearly extinct, Vechur has been revived through dedicated conservation.
VECHUR
Physical Characteristics
- Dwarf stature — 87–90 cm height, 130–140 kg body weight
- Colour: light red, black or fawn
- Small, curved horns pointing forward and upward
- Compact body with a short, flat forehead
Benefits for Farmers
Needs only a fraction of the feed of a full-sized cow
Milk has small fat globules — easily digestible, valued in Ayurveda
Highly disease resistant and heat tolerant
Ideal for backyard and landless households with limited space
Improve your herd with Vechur genetics
Artificial insemination with proven Vechur semen is the fastest and cheapest way to upgrade a local herd — no bull to maintain, no disease risk, and a measurable jump in yield within one generation. Our AI training covers semen handling, heat detection, insemination technique and follow-up.
Breed Profile
- Species
- Cattle
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Vechur village, Vaikom taluk, Kottayam district
- Found In
- Kerala
- Yield
- 500–600 kg per lactation; 4.7–5.8% fat
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SAHIWAL
Milk
Sahiwal
Punjab, Haryana +1
Regarded as the best indigenous dairy breed of India. Sahiwal is used across Asia and Africa to grade up local cattle because it combines high yield with tropical hardiness.
2,000–3,000 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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RATHI
Milk
Rathi
Rajasthan
Named after the Rath community of north-west Rajasthan, this breed carries Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and Tharparkar blood and is the leading milch breed of the arid zone.
1,000–1,800 kg per lactation; 4.5% fat
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THARPARKAR
Dual Purpose
Tharparkar
Rajasthan, Gujarat
A dual-purpose desert breed that gives useful milk while producing strong draught bullocks. It survives on sparse desert grazing and scarce water.
1,200–2,500 kg per lactation; 4.9% fat
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