NEWS-2011

Scientific breeding of livestock gets better

 

Scientific breeding of livestock to increase the milk yield is catching up in the state.

Semen production has seen a growth of 178% in the last fours year from 19.26 lakh semen straws in 2007-08 to 34.20 lakh straws in 2010-11.
Punjab Livestock Development Board (PLDB) has two semen banks at Nabha and Ropar.

Encouraged by trends, banks have sought a grant of Rs 8.50 crore from the state government for infrastructure development with an aim to double yearly semen production.

The semen bank at Nabha produced over 27 lakh semen straws last year against the target of 24 lakh straws. “Our semen bank at Ropar produced 6.50 lakh straws and is eyeing to produce 8.50 lakh units,“ said Mukhwinder Singh, deputy director animal husbandry.

The bank at Nabha is spanned over an area of 145 acres, having 205 buffalo bulls and 56 cow bulls. HTC

Source: The Hindustan Times : Aug 04, 2011