HF Cow Creates Historic 65-Kg Record in Milk Competition at Rangilo Festival
Rajasthan: A two-day ‘Rangilo’ Dairy and Livestock Festival, organized by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and its wholly owned subsidiary NDDB Dairy Services (NDS) on February 27–28 at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University in Jobner, Rajasthan, infused new energy and direction into India’s dairy sector. The festival emerged as a vibrant platform promoting scientific dairy management, innovation and traditional livestock practices, highlighting the holistic development of the dairy industry.
One of the key highlights of the event was the Milk Production Competition, which attracted significant attention. In the competition, a Holstein Friesian (HF) cow owned by dairy farmer Pawan Kumar from Hisar, Haryana produced 64.44 kg (approximately 65 kg) of milk within 24 hours, setting a historic record at the Rangilo platform.
In another category, a Gir breed cow owned by farmer Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary from Ajmer, Rajasthan produced 26.78 kg (around 27 kg) of milk, establishing a new benchmark in its category. Other notable performances included Sahiwal with 23 kg, Tharparkar with 14 kg, Rathi with 18 kg, Jersey with 37 kg, and Murrah buffalo with 23 kg of milk production.
Speaking on the occasion, NDDB Chairman Dr. Meenesh Shah said that “Rangilo is not merely a competition or exhibition; it is a powerful initiative to bring scientific dairy management practices to the grassroots level. Transparent and scientific recording of milk production increases farmers’ confidence and helps them accurately assess the productivity of their livestock. Our aim is to improve the productivity of both indigenous and improved breeds and ensure sustainable growth in farmers’ incomes.”
A key feature of the Rangilo festival was the scientific recording of milk production in three stages, ensuring transparency and reliability in the results. This approach enabled livestock farmers to better understand the actual productive potential of their animals and make informed management decisions.
The festival also showcased advanced dairy technologies, interactive sessions with progressive farmers, technical and policy discussions, and cultural performances reflecting the vibrant folk traditions of Rajasthan. As a result, Rangilo emerged as a unique confluence of innovation and tradition.
According to dairy experts, such events encourage farmers to adopt best practices, promote improved breed management and connect with modern dairy services. By bringing together farmers, experts, cooperatives and industry representatives on a common platform, the Rangilo Festival presented Rajasthan’s strong dairy ecosystem in a national perspective and highlighted the productive potential of both indigenous and improved livestock breeds.
