Hariana
Hariana is one of the most prominent dual purpose cattle breed of Indo Gangetic plain and named according to the breeding tract of the breed (Haryana state). The breed was earlier known as ‘Hisar’ and ‘Hansi’ according to their place of origin. The breeding tract of the breed includes Hisar, Rohtak, Sonepat, Gurgaon, Jind and Jhajjar districts of Haryana.
Typically, the breed is white or light grey coloured with coffin shaped skull. In bulls colour in between fore and hind quarters is relatively dark or dark grey. The animals have long and narrow face, well-marked bony prominence at the centre of poll and small horns. The breed is mainly maintained for bullock production as they are powerful work animals and therefore more attention is paid in managing male calves. However, the cows also produce fair amount of milk. Good cows can produce even up to 1700 kilo grams of milk in a lactation with average cows producing around 997 Kg in a lactation (ranging between 693 to 1745 Kg).
Farmers with Hariana cattle often face several challenges, including managing large areas of pasture, keeping track of the animals' health, and preventing theft. With a traditional approach, these tasks can be both labor-intensive and inefficient. However, by integrating an animal GPS tracking system, farmers can optimize herd management, improve security, and enhance cattle welfare.
With an animal GPS tracking system, farmers can easily track the location of each cow in real time. This is especially useful when cattle are free-roaming in extensive pastures or forests, as farmers no longer have to rely on physical checks to locate them.
GPS tracking provides continuous updates about the movement of each animal. In the event a cow strays too far from the herd or enters restricted areas, the system sends instant alerts to the farmer, allowing them to take quick action. This technology not only helps ensure that cattle stay within safe boundaries but also saves farmers time and effort in searching for missing animals.
