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BHU Achieves 6th Sahiwal Calf Birth Via Embryo Transfer
4 Jan
Summary
- BHU successfully delivered a healthy female Sahiwal calf using embryo transfer.
- This marks the sixth Sahiwal calf born under the indigenous cattle conservation project.
- Advanced reproductive technologies aim to boost dairy farming in the Vindhyan region.
The Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at BHU's Rajiv Gandhi South Campus is making strides in conserving indigenous cattle breeds. Recently, an indigenous surrogate cow gave birth to a healthy female Sahiwal calf on January 1 through advanced embryo transfer technology. This marks the sixth successful birth of a Sahiwal calf under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) focused project.
This significant achievement highlights BHU's growing expertise in cutting-edge cattle reproductive techniques. Faculty members and directors have lauded the team's consistent efforts, emphasizing the project's role in genetic improvement of Gangatiri and Sahiwal cattle. The initiative is progressively adopting next-generation technologies like ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production.
Expanding these advanced methods to dairy farmers in the Vindhyan region is anticipated to bolster sustainable dairy farming practices. This effort is expected to enhance rural livelihoods and contribute to India's food and nutritional security goals under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
