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About the AuthorDr. K P Agrawal obtained his Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (1968) and Master of Veterinary Science (1972) from the Veterinary College, Mathura and Doctorate (1980) from Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar. Since then, he has been working in different capacities: as research assistant; senior research assistant; scientist; senior scientist at IVRI, Izatnagar; associate research scientist/associate professor/research scientist at the Veterinary College, Gujarat Agricultural University, Gujarat; and scientist-S3/principal scientist/head of the division at the Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom.Dr. Agrawal has authored 30 books and his literary works that include but not limited to chapters in books, monographs, bulletins, etc. are published by as many as 350 publications.He worked as a Senior Consultant in World Bank-supported Projects, such as the “Water Sector Restructuring Project” in Madhya Pradesh, “Rajasthan Agricultural Competitive Project” in Rajasthan and “National Agricultural Innovation Project” in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Delhi — A Role Model of Urban India) after retirement.About the bookThe Book, packed in 10 chapters, provides in-depth and detailed information on different aspects of Cow Wealth. Cow is the only living being which intakes oxygen and emits oxygen and the animal is a hospital in itself.The Issues such as: Cow and Religion, Cow — A Moving Wealth, Cow Menace, Vigilantism and Violence, Conserving Indigenous Cattle Breeds, Scientific Approach to Improve Productivity and Way forward to Revive Cattle Wealth, which the cattle lovers across the country are facing for long, have been covered in the book. Rural economy (particularly dairy farmers) is badly affected. Violence in the name of cow protection has hurt sentiments of dairy farmers and is a shame to the country.