Regarded as “holy” animals by Hindu's, there seem to be cows everywhere in India- yet many poor Christian families don’t have one.
The milk a cow gives offers a good nutrition source that can be used for regular drinking, cheese, and yoghurt. Also, the manure it creates can be used as fuel for fires! And the extra milk & potential offspring it produces can provide an important income source as well. This really is a life-changing gift for the family who receives it!