Holstein Cows: Know milk produced each day, origin, characteristics

India has the largest cow population globally, exceeding 300 million. The country is the number one milk producer, contributing 24% of global production

The United States is the second largest milk producer after India, followed by China, Pakistan, and Brazil

As per 2022 data, India produced 213,779,230 tons, the US 102,747,320 tons, Pakistan 62,557,950 tons, and China 39,914,930 tons of cow milk

Over 264 million dairy cows globally produce 600 million tons of milk annually. The average milk production per cow is about 2,200 liters

The Holstein breed produces the most milk, yielding 90 to 100 liters at a time. They are prominent in the US

Holsteins, originating from the Netherlands, are top milk producers, yielding 33,000 liters annually. They contribute 90% of US milk production

India has 37 cow breeds. Sahiwal, Gir, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, and Rathi are the highest milk producers. Pakistan has Sahiwal, Cholistani, Red Sindhi, and Achai breeds