Uttarakhand plans genetic enhancement of its indigenous ‘Badri cow’

Uttarakhand plans genetic enhancement of its indigenous ‘Badri cow’

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Category : State Published on: December 17 2022

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  • Uttarakhand Government is planning for genetic enhancement of Badri Cow through sex-sorted semen and embryo transfer technology with the aim to increase its productivity.
  • The Badri breed derived its name from the holy shrine of Char Dham at Badrinath.
  • It is found only in the hill districts of Uttarakhand and was earlier known as the ‘pahadi’ cow.
  • Badri cow is the first registered cattle breed of Uttarakhand which has been certified by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
  • As the Badri cow grazes only on herbs and shrubs available in the mountains, its milk has rich medicinal content and high organic value.
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