In the year 2009 the ISKCON devotees began Krishna Balarama Goshala in Medchal, Hyderabad with only 4 cows, the number today has increased to 150 and is expected to reach 300 in next few years.
Krishna Balarama Goshala in Hyderabad is one of the most unique and well maintained where personal attention and care is given each Cow, with separate special zones allocated for Bulls, Cows, Calves and milking Cows. Pregnant Cows are offered special diet and care to ensure proper health of the Cow and the calf. Here the cows are treated as one of the family members and all due care is given to them. None of the cows or bulls are sold or given away from the Goshala and all the cattles are served for their entire lifetime.
The health status of each and every Cow is noted on a daily basis and is logged for long term monitoring. To ensure proper medical care a veterinary doctor visits the Goshala regularly and is locally available in case of all emergency situations. Apart from providing clean hygienic surroundings, fresh water and ventilation, great care is taken with regards to their diet. Proper nutrition is provided in the form of kadba, corn, tuar and wheat barn. Lucerne grass, Yeshwant grass, Paragrass to provide very good nutrition for our Cows.
With 7 people serving the Cows round the clock, it is ensured that all timely requirements are taken care off. With a view to provide excellent facilities for Cows and setting world class standards in Cow care, the Krishna Balarama Goshala is also coming up with a new Goshala with rope free zones, fresh water, special calf care and many other practical considerations.
The visitors have regularly commented that the cows at ISKCON Goshala in Hyderabad appear more joyful and content than in other places.
The calves are given the first priority for drinking the milk and after they are satisfied does the milking process begin.
The cow milk is offered to Sri Sri Krishna Balarama and are also converted into several other edibles which are offered as bhoga. The rest of the milk is distributed in Hyderabad – Secunderabad region.
