Tharparkar गाय
थारपारकर
इतर नावे: White Sindhi, Grey Sindhi, Thari
The dual-purpose desert breed — milk and draught from the dunes.
मूळ प्रदेश: Tharparkar district (Pakistan) and India's Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur
दैनिक दूध (कमाल)
7–10 L
प्रति वेताळ दूध (~300 दिवस)
1,400–3,000 L
दूध चरबी
4.5–5.0%
प्रौढ वजन
350–450 kg
विशिष्ट वैशिष्ट्ये
रोम/त्वचा: White or light grey; calves are red-brown and turn grey on maturity.
- Medium-sized, well-proportioned body
- Lyre-shaped horns curving outward and upward
- Hump moderate in size; dewlap thin
- Black skin pigmentation — protects against intense desert sun
स्वभाव आणि उपयोग
- Survives on coarse fodder where other breeds starve
- Combines respectable milk yield with strong draught capacity
- Disease resistant; minimal incidence of mastitis
- A2 milk with excellent keeping quality in heat
इतिहास आणि वंशावळ
Tharparkar evolved in the Thar desert, where Sindhi Hindu herders selected for a cow that could walk 15 km a day, survive on babul and ker pods, and still give the family's daily milk. The breed was famous in pre-Independence India as a "soldier breed" — used by the British Army for milk supply to garrisons. Today, government farms at Suratgarh and Pal continue the conservation work, and Tharparkar genes are widely used to upgrade dairy herds across arid India.
Tharparkar का महत्त्वाची आहे
Climate change makes the Tharparkar more relevant, not less. As Indian summers stretch longer and water grows scarcer, breeds that thrive on minimal inputs become the only viable dairy option for marginal farmers. Tharparkar is one of the few cows that can pay for itself in 60 cm rainfall zones.
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वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न
How much milk does a Tharparkar give?
7–10 litres per day on average, peaking around 12–14 litres for top milkers. Total lactation: 1,400–3,000 litres.
Can Tharparkar cows survive on minimal feed?
Yes — they evolved in the Thar desert and can maintain condition on browse, crop residues, and dryland fodder that would not sustain HF crossbreeds.
Is Tharparkar good for draught work?
Yes. Tharparkar bullocks are strong and steady, traditionally used for ploughing, cart-pulling, and oilseed crushing. The breed is genuinely dual-purpose.