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—In this study, an attempt was made to replace the cement using cow dung ash. Two sets of cubes of M25 grade were prepared separately by replacing cement with cow dung ash (CDA) upto 30% at 5% interval. Then the cubes were cured for the period of 7 and 28 days. The compressive strength of all the cubes was determined using the Universal Testing Machine. The study revealed that Cow Dung Ash can be used as a partial replacement of cement. Among the main conclusions, it should be highlighted that the initial and final setting time of cement increases as the percentage of cow dung ash is added, (CDA) has an advantage that offers lightness of weight and low thermal conductivity. Cow Dung Ash requires more quantity of water as the percentage increases in the concrete therefore it has a serious limitation that must be understood before it is put to use. Cow Dung Ash concrete is recommended for use only up to fifteen percentages (15%) of Cow Dung Ash is added.