At the prestigious Dasara cow milking competition held at Mysuru’s J.K. Grounds on Saturday, a remarkable cow from Anekal achieved an astonishing feat, producing an incredible 38.15 litres of milk. This exceptional performance earned its proud owner, Ajay, the coveted first prize along with a substantial cash award of ₹1,00,000. The champion cow’s impressive daily yield comprised 21.5 litres in the morning and a further 16.65 litres in the evening, truly highlighting its superior productivity.
This state-level competition, a highlight of the Dasara festivities, saw fierce but friendly competition among 15 top-tier cows, each representing various districts across Karnataka. The event was meticulously organized by the Farmers’ Dasara Sub Committee in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences.
Securing the second-place position was a cow owned by Sanjeev from Chittenahalli village in Mysuru’s Periyapatna taluk. Her impressive total yield of 37.15 litres (20.15 litres in the morning and 17 litres in the evening) earned Sanjeev a handsome prize of ₹80,000.
Hot on their heels, Harshit Gowda’s cow, hailing from Benchakalpalya in Bengaluru’s Nagarbhavi, clinched the third prize. With a combined daily yield of 37.10 litres (19 litres in the morning and 18.10 litres in the evening), this impressive bovine brought home a prize of ₹60,000 for its owner.
The fourth spot was awarded to Nishanth Shivaramu’s cow from Ganjam, Srirangapatna. Her consistent performance, delivering 17.80 litres in the morning and 19.05 litres in the evening for a total of 36.85 litres, secured a respectable cash prize of ₹40,000.
The awards ceremony saw Minister for Animal Husbandry, K. Venkatesh, personally distributing the prizes to the triumphant cow owners. Beyond the top winners, all other participants were also recognized for their efforts, receiving a consolation prize of ₹10,000 and a commemorative memento, ensuring every farmer felt valued.
The event itself proved to be a significant draw, attracting a considerable crowd of curious onlookers to J.K. Grounds. Spectators were not only captivated by the competition but also keenly engaged with cow owners, seeking valuable insights into cattle rearing, optimal feeding practices, and essential animal care. Nagaraju, the Deputy Director of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Mysuru, emphasized that the enthusiastic turnout was a clear indicator of growing interest in dairy farming, particularly among younger generations. He urged all dairy farmers to actively leverage the various beneficial government schemes designed to support the sector.