Rajasthan's Sahiwal Cows Boost Samastipur Farmers' Income, Doctors Recommend Milk

• Farmers in Samastipur are shifting from foreign breeds to indigenous Sahiwal cows from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
• Sahiwal milk, rich in Vitamin K2 and nutrients, sells for 70-75 rupees at collection centers and 120-150 rupees retail, compared to 40-45 rupees for foreign breeds.
• Farmer Kumud successfully rears 13 Sahiwal cows, earning good income due to higher fat and nutritional content in their milk.
• Sahiwal cows are more resilient to local climate and less prone to illness, making maintenance easier.
• Doctors recommend Sahiwal milk for diabetic patients due to Vitamin K2, beneficial for bone and heart health; cow urine is used in organic farming.

Why It Matters: Indigenous Sahiwal cows from Rajasthan are proving highly profitable and healthy for Samastipur farmers.