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Vulnerable Maharashtra A2 milk
Dangi Cow
डांगी
The rain-soaked draught breed of the Western Ghats.
Native tract: Ahmednagar, Nashik, Thane
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors · CC BY-SA
Milk per day (peak)
2–3 L
Milk per lactation (~300 days)
400–900 L
Adult weight
300–400 kg
Distinctive features
Coat: White or red with white spots; thick, oily coat that sheds rain.
- Compact, well-muscled
- Small, stumpy horns
- Oily skin secretion — natural protection against monsoon rain
Temperament & utility
- Adapted to the heavy-rainfall Western Ghats
- Reliable draught animal for hill agriculture
- Modest milker
History & lineage
Dangi developed in the Dang region — among India's heaviest-rainfall zones. The greasy coat is a unique adaptation. The breed is maintained primarily by tribal communities; institutional support is minimal.
Why Dangi matters
Dangi shows that India has cattle adapted to monsoon hills, not just hot plains. The breed is unique in its rain-shedding coat.
Dangi cow price in India
Typical milking cow
₹40,000 – 90,000
Healthy, regular yield
Elite / registered lines
₹1,50,000 – 3,00,000
High yield, pedigreed
Prices depend heavily on lactation stage, milk yield, and breed purity. Elite lines with verified pedigrees fetch premium rates.
Monthly maintenance cost
Feed
₹3,000 – 4,500
Vet + vax
₹300 – 600
Approx. total
₹3,800 – 5,500
Indigenous zebu breeds are extremely hardy with natural resistance to tropical diseases and ticks, keeping vet bills to a minimum. Feed cost can be reduced with open grazing access.
A2 milk
Is Dangi cow milk A2?
Yes. Dangi produces A2 beta-casein milk by genetics — like all pure indigenous Indian (Bos indicus) breeds.
- Naturally easier to digest for people sensitive to A1 milk
- High in A2 beta-casein protein, free from BCM-7 peptide
- Associated with traditional wellness and higher fat content in native milk
How to verify
Always buy from verified breeders, check the physical traits (prominent hump, dewlap, convex forehead), or request a DNA test report from a certified lab.
Dangi vaccination schedule
Standard DAHD / ICAR schedule for indigenous Indian dairy cattle. Always confirm timing with your local vet.
| First dose | Vaccine | Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| 4 months onwards | FMD (Foot & Mouth Disease) | Every 6 months |
| 6 months onwards |
Compare Breeds
Select any two indigenous breeds to compare side-by-side.
| Feature | Dangi | Gir |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Maharashtra | Gujarat |
| Daily Milk Yield | 2–3 L | 8–12 L |
| Lactation Yield | 400–900 L | 1,800–3,500 L |
| Milk Fat % | — | 4.5–5.0% |
| Adult Weight | 300–400 kg | 380–475 kg |
| Status | Vulnerable | Stable |
| Coat Color | White or red with white spots; thick, oily coat that sheds rain. | Glossy red or red-and-white pied; sometimes pure white. Reddish-yellow muzzle. |
| Milking Price | ₹40,000 – 90,000 | ₹50,000 – 1,20,000 |
| Maintenance | ₹3,800 – 5,500/mo | ₹4,500 – 7,000/mo |