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Vulnerable Bihar A2 milk
Bachaur Cow
बचौर
Bihar's working cow of the Mithila plains.
Native tract: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga
Milk per day (peak)
2–4 L
Milk per lactation (~300 days)
500–1,000 L
Adult weight
300–375 kg
Distinctive features
Coat: Grey to dark grey.
- Compact, medium-sized body
- Short, curving horns
- Well-developed hump and dewlap
Temperament & utility
- Dual purpose — modest dairy, reliable draught
- Hardy in flood-prone north Bihar
- Long productive life
History & lineage
Bachaur takes its name from Bachaur village in Sitamarhi. The breed survived centuries of Mithila's floods and droughts. Conservation is limited and the population has dwindled.
Why Bachaur matters
Bachaur represents Bihar's indigenous cattle heritage, often overshadowed by the higher-profile breeds of Punjab and Gujarat.
