First Donkey Milk Dairy to be opened in Haryana’s Hisar District; 1 litre milk may cost up to Rs. 7000

Everyone must have heard about Cow, Buffalo and Goat’s milk. But, Donkey’s milk…surprised?The first ever donkey’s milk dairy will be opened in Northern state of Haryana.

National Horse Research Centre is going to open this dairy in Hisar district of Haryana. To open this dairy, 10 donkeys of “Halari breed” have been ordered from Gujrat. And breeding of these 10 donkeys is being done to increase the number. To start this dairy, help is being taken from scientists of Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (CIRB) National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE). 

Research on donkey’s milk was started by ex-Director of NRCE Dr. B.N. Tripathi. And present Director of NRCE, Dr. Yashpal stated that donkey’s milk contains negligible fats. 

Benefits of donkey milk

Now, throwing light on the benefits of donkey’s milk. Donkey’s milk has many medicinal properties and is used in many medicines. And also used for treating Cancer, Obesity, some Allergic diseases and for good Immune system. 

Along with these health benefits, Donkey’s milk gives some beauty benefits, stated senior scientist of NRCE, Dr. Anuradha. According to her, Donkey’s milk is best for children, as cow and buffalo’s milk can be allergic to some children, but donkey’s milk can never be allergic. Adding to this, she said, donkey’s milk contains antioxidants and anti-ageing properties. And donkey’s milk is also used to prepare soaps, lip-balms and body-lotions. 

Cost of donkey milk

Donkey’s milk costs from 2000 to 7000 Rs. 

News Source – Patrikahindi