BADRI COW MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS: A NUTRACEUTICAL REVIEW Miss. Mansi Arya * Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email: mansiarya654@gmail.com (Corresponding Author) Dr. Shikha Bora, Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email: borashikha94@gmail.com Dr. Deepak Melkani Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email:deepakmelkanintl@gmail.com Miss.Seeta Dewali Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email: seemadeoli3@gmail.com Dr. Netrapal sharma Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email: np_biotech53@rediffmail.com Prof. Satpal Singh Bisht Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital Pin- 263002, India Email: sps.bisht@gmail.com Abstract -The present study deals with the Badri Cow (Bos indicus) and its milk and milk products in the Kumaun Region of Uttarakhand. Bos indicus is commonly known as "Pahadi Gai" in Uttarakhand. Badri cow is reared mainly for milk, manure, and bullock power. These Cattle are primarily present in hilly terrains having several unique physical characteristics, i.e., color (black, brown, grey), small in size, curved horns upward and inward, Straight forehead with a prominent poll, medium to large hump, small udder tucked up with the body. According to Ayurveda, cow milk, curd, ghee, dung, and urine has nutritional and medicinal importance, i.e., treating indigestion, microbial infections, hormonal imbalance, and neurological disorders. Badri cows are well-known for producing A2 beta-casein protein-containing milk useful in hormonal disorders, including diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Milk also contains the A1 genotype of beta-casein, which is considered the reason for digestive disorders. Moreover, cow milk is the most nutritious food with a bio-protective effect, including carotenes, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, flavones, sterols, and phenols. Badri cow urine has the potential to modulate the immune system via cellular and humoral immune responses. In addition, dose-dependent anti-diabetic activity is also present in the urine of Badri cows. Hence, it may be an alternative medicine to treat diabetes and other related manifestations. However, a considerable proportion of nondescript cattle characterization and conservation of cattle genetic resources in the Kumaun Region is still incomplete. Therefore, the present review mainly deals with Hill Cattle Badri cow's physical, chemical, and medicinal aspects. Keywords: Badri Cow, Milk, Nutrition, Urine, Uttarakhand High Technology Letters Volume 29, Issue 3, 2023 ISSN NO : 1006-6748 http://www.gjstx-e.cn/ 98