Importance and Economic Viability of Indigenous Cow Husbandry

Abstract

Cow is our Gaumata. Even though from the point of view of science, cow is an animal, according to Indian culture, we have the same respect towards our cow as mother cow, Gaumata. The milk of this indigenous cow has been considered as nectar. Since ancient times, the importance of Gaumata has been unique. Our country India was a 95% agricultural country. The agriculture here was very prosperous. The basis of this agriculture was our native cow. But the deceitful and strategic Britishers planned to attack the very basis of this agriculture to fulfill their selfish desires. In 1820, a slaughterhouse was opened in Calcutta and a large number of indigenous cows were slaughtered. Beef was in increasing demand abroad. As a result, today, after 200 years, only 1% of indigenous cows remain in India. It is our duty as an Indian to preserve the indigenous cows, Gaumata and Nandi Maharaj. To avoid the shortage of milk, breeds of cows like Jersey and Hosten were increased. Due to the milk of these cows, the Indian people suffered and suffered from diseases like diabetes and cancer. Unemployment is a big problem facing the economy. Indigenous cow husbandry can provide employment opportunities.