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.