Shree Sant Sitarambuwa Walawalkar Goshala

In Rigveda and Upanishads Cows are called as Holi and divine animals. Further described as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and nourishment. Also representing purity sustenance of life. Cow is honored and worshiped because of embody 36 deities within her body. Milk IS USED IN DAILY PUJA AND ABHISHEK. Gau seva (Serving cows) brigs spiritual blessing, health and prosperity. Seva indicates serving on motherhood. Having this concept Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj has started goshala at Dervan.

Separate permanent sheds are provided to each category of animals. Head-to-Head positioning. Feeding drench have been between them. Defecation and urinating slope have been created downward flow and outlet is provided to each shed and directly connected to huge Gobar gas plant for manure purpose.

• Cleanliness and hygiene are properly maintained with proper disinfectants. Ample of clean water is provided; centre water tank is placed between the sheds accordingly.
• Feeding pattern balanced feeding protocol standard is followed,
  • Dry matter that Rice paddy, grass, kadba properly chaffed by electric operated chaff cutter in two small cuttings
  • Green fodder in the form of Hybrid Napier grass, African maize is fed to animals
  • Concentrates
  • animals Godrej milk more ration along with maize chunni and bhusa along cotton seed cakes according to their milk yield Shri Sant Sitaram Buva Walawalkar Goshala
  • Others animals as per their weight and working capacity Godrej dry ration along with bhusa and Groundnut cakes is provided.
• Disease control- Yearly vaccination protocol season wise of various contagious diseases are followed with assistance of nearby veterinary Dispensary Govt. Maharashtra.
• Ectoparasites diluted spraying is done twice a year. Deworming is done to every animal twice a year. Proper record is maintained.
• Ailing animals’ treatment - A Travis has been provided between open space for checking the animals as well as treatment. Emergency medicines have kept at disposal in a room. Allopathy, ayurvedic and homeopathy medicines are routinely used.
• Breeding facility. Rathi bull born on 12-3-2022 progeny tested bull have been purchased (Dam yield 8 liter per day) from Rahuri Krishi Vidyapeeth for natural services.
• Grazing land- All animals go for grazing in grazing land form 10 AM to 4 PM and eat dry grass fodder cultivated in the land and locomotive exercise occurs

Following is the strength of all animals

• Khillar Bullocks about 10 used as dwarf purpose in Agriculture farming.
• Local kokan ND Bullocks=35 used as dwarf purpose in Agriculture farming.
• Milking cows= 8 (Average milk per day is 30 liters)
• Dry cows =14
• Pregnant cows =9
• Hf cross =2
• Calves= 22
Total= 100 Animals