Gujarat Bovine Breeding Policy 2018

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What is a recommended method to manage bulls of low genetic merit?

Generating new breeding strategies with them

Castration or other legal means to prevent breeding (correct)

Incorporating them into the breeding program

Encouraging their use in local breeding

Which cattle breed is NOT mentioned as important in the state?

Jersey (correct)

Dangi

Gir

Kankrej

What is a goal of the breeding policies outlined for the state?

To be a major source of quality genetics for national breeds (correct)

To reduce the production of quality bulls

To eliminate all crossbred cows

To standardize breeding practices across all species

What is the purpose of identifying a core area for each breed?

To systematically conserve and develop genetic resources Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of expanding the AI service delivery network?

To breed the majority of breedable cattle and buffaloes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary objectives of the Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy - 2018?

To enhance the productivity of cattle and buffaloes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an objective included in the Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy - 2018?

Reducing animal bio-diversity Signup and view all the answers

What does the state aim to achieve in the next two decades according to the vision of the policy?

A modern bovine sector providing income and nutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is proposed to help farmers achieve profits from their livestock?

Implementation of rational crossbreeding strategies Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred with the introduction of the Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy - 2018?

Cancellation of the existing policy from 2013 Signup and view all the answers

In terms of genetic improvement, what focus does the policy emphasize?

Enhancing the genetic potential of each breed in its native tract Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the desired outcome of the policy regarding service delivery?

To create adequate facilities for research on breeding Signup and view all the answers

Why is the phase-out of low-yielding cattle and buffaloes included in the policy objectives?

To enhance milk production and farmer incomes Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic resource is exclusively found in the Kachchh district?

Banni Signup and view all the answers

What is the main breeding strategy for Kankrej cows in their core area?

Breeding only with high-quality Kankrej bulls or semen Signup and view all the answers

Which breed is primarily found in the districts of Anand and Vadodara?

Surti Signup and view all the answers

What initial method will be used to improve Kankrej, Gir, and Dangi breeds before progeny testing?

Pedigree selection primarily for milk production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following breeds has the broadest range across multiple districts?

Crossbred cows and buffaloes Signup and view all the answers

What infrastructure is planned to support the breeding strategies in the core areas?

Milk recording systems Signup and view all the answers

Which breed has core areas that include Junagadh and Rajkot?

Jaffarabadi Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pedigree selection in the breeding policies for cattle?

To enhance milk production Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum exotic inheritance percentage allowed for resource-rich farmers in favorable environmental areas?

75% Signup and view all the answers

In the breeding programs for non-descript cows, what options are farmers given?

To breed with either semen or bull of the core breed or HF breed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crossbred breeding practices is correct?

HF crossbreds bred with 50% selected HF crossbred bulls. Signup and view all the answers

What requirement is established for buffalo breeding in core areas?

Buffalos must be bred by semen or bulls of their respective breed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the progeny testing program mentioned?

To ensure the procurement of quality HF crossbred bulls. Signup and view all the answers

Which buffalo breed must be bred only by Banni semen or Banni bulls in its core area?

Banni Buffalo Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about dairy breeding programs is accurate?

Crossbreds should maintain an exotic inheritance around 50%. Signup and view all the answers

What is required by implementers of the progeny testing program?

They must follow the SOP and MS from the Department. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the information network mentioned?

To collect data and provide information to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Who will evaluate the semen stations and how often?

Central Monitoring Unit, biannually Signup and view all the answers

At which grade semen stations is frozen semen allowed to be used in the state?

Only 'A' and 'B' grade stations Signup and view all the answers

What will the state government establish for the annual evaluation of AI service providers?

A dedicated evaluation system Signup and view all the answers

Which group will initiate the education drive regarding the Breeding Policy?

Department of Animal Husbandry Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the empowered committee mentioned in the policy implementation?

To oversee the implementation of the Breeding Policy Signup and view all the answers

How frequently will the policy be reviewed and revised?

Every five years or earlier if necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which group will benefit from the inclusion of the Breeding Policy in the veterinary college curriculum?

Farmers, AI technicians, and veterinarians Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy 2018

The Government of Gujarat canceled its 2013 livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy and implemented the Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy 2018.
The policy aims to modernize the bovine sector in order to provide employment and income to livestock keepers, ensure food and nutritional security, and contribute to national food security.
The breeding policy's objectives encompass increased milk production by enhancing cattle and buffalo productivity, conserves indigenous breeds, and implements genetic improvement programs.

Key Objectives

Increase milk production in Gujarat by enhancing cattle and buffalo productivity.
Conserve and further develop indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds.
Implement genetic improvement programs to enhance the genetic potential of each breed.
Phase out low-yielding cattle and buffaloes.
Develop crossbreeding strategies enabling farmers to profit from crossbred animals.
Identify bulls of low genetic merit and keep them from breeding.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures recommended by the Government of India (GoI) for progeny testing, semen production, processing, and training.
Expand the artificial insemination (AI) service delivery network to breed cattle and buffaloes with high-quality disease free semen doses.
Increase the availability of animal protein in human diets.

Core Areas for Breed Conservation

The policy identifies core areas for each breed based on population density in each district.
The core area for Kankrej is Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kachchh, Surendranagar, and Ahmedabad.
The core area for Gir is Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Botad, Dwarka, Gir-Somnath, and Morbi.
Other core areas are outlined in the table included in the policy.

Breeding Policies and Strategies for Genetic Improvement

Cattle

In core areas, all cows of a specific breed shall be bred with semen or bulls of the respective breed.
Genetic improvement programs will be implemented through pedigree selection and progeny testing.
The exotic inheritance in crossbreds will be maintained around 50%.
Farmers will be given the choice to breed non-descript cows with semen or bulls of the core breed or Holstein Friesian (HF) breed.

Buffalo

All buffalos of a specific breed in the core area shall only be bred with semen or bulls of the respective breed.
An information network will be set up to collect data and provide information to all stakeholders, including farmers.

Quality Control Measures

Semen stations are evaluated biannually by the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) of DADF.
Only frozen semen doses produced at "A" or "B" grade semen stations shall be used in the state.
All genetic improvement programs will be evaluated annually under the National Dairy Plan I evaluation mechanism.
The state government will establish a system for the annual evaluation of AI service providers.

Human Resource Development (HRD)

The Department will initiate a drive to educate farmers, inseminators, veterinarians, and other officials on the Breeding Policy and its benefits.
The breeding policy will be an integral part of training programs for farmers, AI technicians, paravets and veterinarians. It will also be included in the curriculum of the veterinary colleges.

Policy Implementation

The state will establish an independent authority to regulate all breeding operations, including evaluation and production of bulls, semen production, AI delivery, AI training institutions, and bulls for natural service.
An empowered committee, chaired by the Secretary (AH), will oversee the implementation of the Breeding Policy.
The policy will be reviewed and revised every five years or earlier as deemed necessary by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Gujarat.

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Explore the key objectives and goals of the Livestock (Bovine) Breeding Policy 2018 implemented by the Government of Gujarat. This quiz covers the policy's focus on increasing milk production, conserving indigenous breeds, and enhancing genetic improvement programs to benefit livestock keepers and national food security.