ICAR-NAVS Expert Consultation Meet On Strategies for Enhancing Milk Productivity of Indigenous Cattle October 20, 2014 ___________ Conservation of indigenous cattle breeds is important in light of the declining numbers over the years. We have more than 4000 goshalas which maintain about 20 lakh indigenous cows. Many of these goshalas have been contributing towards conservation of Indian cattle breeds through proper breeding plans. The Government of India has launched ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ to improve the indigenous cows through Livestock Development Boards of states. The scheme will cover establishment of indigenous cattle centres viz. ‘Gokul Gram’ near metropolitan cities, strengthen bull mother farms for conservation, field performance recording, pedigree selection, establishing breeders society ‘Gopalan Sangh’, distribution of quality germplasm, incentives and awards to farmers (Gopal Ratan) and Breeders Societies (Kamdhenu). Issues concerning improvement of milk productivity and conservation of indigenous cattle germplasm will be discussed and assessed to prepare a road-map for future. Venue: National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC), Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, New Delhi-110012.....
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