Our story
The Ecosystem
- Currently, we take care of 9 breeds – Kasargod Dwarf, Vechur, Malanad Gidda, Ongole, Kangayam, Gir, Hallikar, Bargur & Kankrej.
- Cows only mate naturally with bulls from the same breed.
- We follow the ways of breed protection according to each breed’s capacity to ensure healthy conservation for the future.
- We cultivate and nourish the cows with natural and indigenous grasses and plants that are not easily accessible to the cows like Ashwagandha and Shatavari for their general well-being.
- Cows can freely graze in the 12 acres of Goushala.
- We do not use nose ropes on cows.
- We do not give ready-made or processed cattle feed to cows.
- We give natural coconut pinnakku (oil-cake), Sesame pinnakku & rice husk, which are locally available.
- We grow corn grass in and around the Goushala to feed the cows.
- The cows have not been affected by any major diseases in the past 12 years & if they have minor cuts or illnesses, they are either treated with natural remedies or let to heal on their own accordingly.
- We milk the cow using the traditional process and not with the help of machines.
- Calves are fully fed and satiated before taking the milk for other purposes.
- We never abandon or give away calves, cows, or bulls.
- 50% of the cows that occupy the Goushala are ones saved from slaughterhouses.
- We manufacture 50+ products ranging from ghee to floor cleaner using all the cow products – milk, cow urine, cow dung, etc. These include daily use products, agriculture, medical & personal care products.
- We produce Gobar gas and slurry, & utilize these for in-house agricultural processes.
- We do not use any chemicals inside the 12-acre compound of the Goushala.
- No pests or mosquitos trouble the cows or the humans inside the Goushala.
- Soothing classical music played all day to sustain a peaceful environment for the cows. Also, arrange live music sessions by eminent artists inside the Goushala as a spiritual offering to the cows.
- We do not use any antibiotics or encourage vaccinations for the cows.
- We get 1 to 4 liters of milk daily after feeding the calves.
What makes us different from other cattle farms:
- Other cattle farms provide commercial cattle feed with urea to nourish the cows.
- Many use foods, tablets, or injections to feed hormones in animals to produce more milk, look healthy, etc.
- Antibiotics given for preventing diseases cause adverse effects on cattle health overall.
- Kulambu rogam, popularly known as Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or hoof-and-mouth disease (HMD), is a common and fatal disease affecting cows on many other cattle farms.
- Lumpy is a dangerous disease affecting all the cows these days and we effectively managed it with the help of natural medicines and timely care.
- Nose rope is a heinous method used for controlling the cows from roaming freely & many farms practice it.
- Many cattle farms encourage forced breeding for their benefit.
- Machines used to milk the cows disrupt the natural process of milk production & most farms promote this without realizing its impact.
- Calves have limited access to milk and affection from mothers, which is traumatic for both mother & child.
- Many farms pump out 15 – 20 liters of milk daily, which is unhealthy for the cows.