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Endangered Karnataka A2 milk
Krishna Valley Cow
The heavyweight draught breed of the Krishna basin.
Native tract: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad along the Krishna river
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors · CC BY-SA
Milk per day (peak)
3–5 L
Milk per lactation (~300 days)
700–1,500 L
Adult weight
450–550 kg
Krishna Valley is endangered
Every Krishna Valley cow saved is a meaningful step in protecting this heritage line. Consider adopting one or supporting a verified gaushala in Karnataka.
Distinctive features
Coat: Greyish white; newborns red-brown, lightening with age.
- Heavy, massive body — among the largest indigenous Indian breeds
- Curved horns emerging laterally
- Loose, hanging dewlap
- Long, drooping ears
Temperament & utility
- Heavy draught — particularly for black-cotton soils
- Modest milk yield
- Slow-maturing but long-lived
History & lineage
Krishna Valley was developed in the late 1800s along the Krishna river by crossing Gir, Ongole, and Hallikar — explicitly to produce a powerful draught animal for the heavy black-cotton soils of the Deccan. Modernisation has reduced demand for heavy draught; the breed is now Endangered.
Why Krishna Valley matters
Krishna Valley is a deliberately created heritage breed — its endangerment represents a unique loss because the genetic recipe is hard to reconstruct.
Krishna Valley 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 Krishna Valley cow milk A2?
Yes. Krishna Valley 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.
Krishna Valley 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 | Krishna Valley | Gir |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Karnataka | Gujarat |
| Daily Milk Yield | 3–5 L | 8–12 L |
| Lactation Yield | 700–1,500 L | 1,800–3,500 L |
| Milk Fat % | — | 4.5–5.0% |
| Adult Weight | 450–550 kg | 380–475 kg |
| Status | Endangered | Stable |
| Coat Color | Greyish white; newborns red-brown, lightening with age. | 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 |