Q. Vechur cow, recently seen in the news, is indigenous to which state?
Answer:
Kerala
Notes: Dr. Sosamma Iype and her students saved the Vechur cow breed from extinction, earning her the Padma Shri in 2022. The Vechur cow, named after Vechoor village in Kerala, is the world's smallest cattle breed, averaging 90cm in height and 130kg in weight. Despite lower milk yield compared to hybrids, its milk contains beneficial properties like beta-casein A2 and lactoferrin. The breed's genetic purity and adaptability make it ideal for traditional farming.