From our own shed

Cows from ML Cow Dairy Farm, photographed this season

These are animals presently at our farm in Nadupaiyur — not stock photos. Click any photograph to view it larger. Availability changes through the week, so call ahead before you travel to confirm which cow is still with us.

HF cross milch cow

Young reddish-brown desi calf tethered under the shed — Young desi calf

Black and white HF cross cow facing the camera — HF cross cow

Two cows resting together under the farm shed — Part of our herd

HF cross cow standing beside a house in the farmyard — HF cross cow, farmyard

Cream-coloured HF cross cow with black patches drinking from a bucket — HF cross cow, feeding time

HF cross cow standing under the shed roof — HF cross cow

Close up of a reddish-brown desi calf's face — Desi calf, close view

HF cross cow grazing near a corrugated shed wall — HF cross cow, grazing

HF cross cow standing under a neem tree — HF cross cow, under the neem tree

HF cross cow with a sleek black and white coat — HF cross cow

Two cows of different colours standing side by side at the shed — Cows at the trough

Breed names above are given to the best of our knowledge. Ask us at the farm for exact parentage and milk records for any animal.

Also available on request

Other Indian breeds we can source

Beyond the cross-bred and desi cattle currently at our shed, we regularly deal in the pure indigenous breeds below. Call ahead to ask what's available or being brought in.

Gir

Gujarat

A tall, deep-chested breed with a domed forehead and long, curved horns. One of the most sought-after milch breeds in the country, known for a steady daily yield.

Best suited for: home dairying and small commercial herds

Kangayam

Tamil Nadu

Grey-coated and compact, this Kongu Nadu breed is bred for endurance in dry conditions and is well known locally for its hardiness.

Best suited for: draught work and low-maintenance dry-land keeping

Sahiwal

Punjab

A reddish-brown breed considered among the best dairy zebu cattle in India, valued for its calm temperament and consistent milk yield.

Best suited for: dedicated home or small commercial dairying

Red Sindhi

Sindh region

A deep red, medium-sized breed that copes well with heat and continues to milk reliably through Tamil Nadu's warmer months.

Best suited for: hot-climate dairying

Tharparkar

Rajasthan

A white or light grey breed from the Thar desert belt, tolerant of poor fodder and long dry spells while still giving fair milk.

Best suited for: drought-prone areas and dual milk-and-draught use

Kankrej

Gujarat–Rajasthan border

A large, powerful grey breed with lyre-shaped horns, kept both for its milk and for its strength in farm work.

Best suited for: dual-purpose farms needing draught power too

Rathi

Rajasthan

A brown-and-white desert breed that has earned a reputation as a dependable milker even on modest feed.

Best suited for: economical home dairying

Hariana

Haryana

A hardy white breed used widely for both milk and bullock work, well regarded for its stamina.

Best suited for: mixed dairy and farm-work households

Ongole

Andhra Pradesh

A large, muscular white breed with a prominent hump, known for strength as well as its influence on cattle breeds worldwide.

Best suited for: farms wanting a strong, well-built animal

Umblachery

Tamil Nadu

A short, sturdy breed from the Cauvery delta, traditionally used for wetland ploughing and well adapted to Tamil Nadu conditions.

Best suited for: local buyers wanting a Tamil Nadu-native breed

Vechur

Kerala

One of the smallest cattle breeds in the world, compact and easy to maintain, kept mainly by households with limited space.

Best suited for: small backyards and low-feed households

Jersey & HF Cross

Cross-bred dairy stock

Indigenous cows crossed with Jersey or Holstein Friesian lines for buyers who need a higher daily milk volume for commercial sale.

Best suited for: commercial dairy units