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Vulnerable Haryana A2 milk
Hariana Cow
हरियाणा
Also called: Hariani, Hissar
Haryana's pride — the working cow of the wheat belt.
Native tract: Rohtak, Hisar, Karnal, Jind, Gurugram
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors · CC BY-SA
Milk per day (peak)
4–8 L
Milk per lactation (~300 days)
1,000–2,200 L
Milk fat
4.0–4.5%
Adult weight
350–425 kg
Distinctive features
Coat: White or light grey; black around eyes, ears, and muzzle.
- Tall, well-built, medium-heavy body
- Long face with a flat forehead
- Small upright horns curving inward
- Compact, well-set udder
Temperament & utility
- Dual-purpose: cows give moderate milk, bullocks excel at heavy ploughing
- Tolerant of long working hours in summer heat
- A2 milk
- Calm temperament — popular with women dairy farmers
History & lineage
Hariana was the workhorse cow of Haryana and west UP — every village had a few, every farmer relied on the bullocks for the wheat-paddy rotation. The Green Revolution and tractor adoption hit the breed hard; by 2010 the population had fallen below 1,00,000. State-level conservation farms at Hisar and Karnal maintain elite herds, and the breed is slowly recovering thanks to organic dairy demand.
Why Hariana matters
Hariana is a regional identity breed. Losing it would erase a chapter of Haryana's agricultural history. Adopting a Hariana cow — particularly into a small organic dairy or gaushala — directly supports a vulnerable indigenous line.
Hariana 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 Hariana cow milk A2?
Yes. Hariana 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.
Hariana 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 | Hariana | Gir |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Haryana | Gujarat |
| Daily Milk Yield | 4–8 L | 8–12 L |
| Lactation Yield | 1,000–2,200 L | 1,800–3,500 L |
| Milk Fat % | 4.0–4.5% | 4.5–5.0% |
| Adult Weight | 350–425 kg | 380–475 kg |
| Status | Vulnerable | Stable |
| Coat Color | White or light grey; black around eyes, ears, and muzzle. | 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 |
