Introduction India is considered as the goldmine of excellent and diverse germplasm of cattle genetic resources represented by 30 well-defined breeds ranging from good milch animals to extreme draught type,...
Origin and Distribution Sahiwal breed cattle are primarily reared for milk production. Its origin can be traced in the central and southern parts of Pakistan-Punjab, mainly in the districts of...
Origin and Distribution Gir is one of the principal Zebu breeds, originated as the name suggests, in the Gir forests of Gujarat. The breed originally evolved due to sound and...
People Came Together as Caravan for a National Cause: Vrindavan Tharparkar Desi Cow Club
A noble venture by business persons and technologists has led to a successful business experiment in rearing Indian breed cow Tharparkar and improving its productivity in a short span
Government Subsidy for Purchase of Milking Machines, Milk Testers, and Bulk Milk Coolers
The Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) is funded by NABARD to assist farmers in various ways, including a subsidy on setting up Cold Storage facilities for Milk & Milk Products. The prime focus...
Important Sexually Transmitted Diseases from Bulls to Cows
Although the list of diseases that can be transmitted through mating or semen is large, in this article only highlights important and commonly encountered diseases.
Performance of Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) compared with Friesian and AMZ x Friesian
Because of resilience in heat tolerance and disease resistance humped cattle have been introduced in many countries for rearing in areas where climate is harsh and temperate climate breeds can’t...