In a country where the majority of people live off of the land, there is no surprise that Indians invest time and money into the development of healthy cattle.

BAPS Charities supports 10 centers whose aim is to breed healthy, productive cattle. In the last 15 years, these centers have been awarded a combined 34 National Livestock Awards.

Unique aspects of BAPS Charities Cattle Centers

Bio-Gas
These centers also produce bio-gas. Bio-gas is created from fomenting cattle manure. It can be transformed into both electricity and heat. Today biogas is regarded as an important source of energy, both environmentally friendly and economical. It can be used in place of fossil fuel, thus saving our precious environment and cutting the cost of living by more than half. The fomenting manure can then be used as excellent natural fertilizer.

Emergencies
In times of severe drought, the livestock of many farmers perish. Therefore, BAPS Charities not only serves the needs of people, but also creates camps where cows, buffaloes and bulls are provided food and water. These camps also provide free veteranary services.

During the latest drought in Gujarat, in 2001, 5 cattle camps cared for more than 15,000 animals for over 6 months.