The climate in Koraput, Odisha, is suitable for diverse green plant Cultivation due to its mild temperature, significant annual rainfall and varying topography. Azolla pinnata, commonly found in the Koraput region, grows best in an ideal temperature range (20°C to 30°C). In Koraput, the winter season (November to February) is characterized by a cold climate. Cold weather often leads to a decrease in milk yield of dairy cows due to lower feed intake and reduced grazing, which causes impact on the local economy in livestock rearing and milk production. Hence, the present study was carried on Semiliguda block, Koraput district (Tuna dairy farm -10 jersy Crossbreed cows), taking azolla as a substitute food and replacement of Concentrate Cattle feed, over the course of the 90-day test in the winter season (Nov- Dec- Jan) of the respective three years (2023, 2024, 2025). During this experiment, the cows were divided into two groups Control group and a treatment group (n=5). The Control group is provided only. Concentrate cattle. feed, but the treatment group is provided with 1.5 kg of azolla (two times /day) along with Concentrate cattle feed. After 90 days of treatment, there is an increase in milk quantity of approximately (2-3 litres) / Cow as compared to the control group.

Crossbreed, Azolla, Cow, Temperature, Milk