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The main objective of this programme is to Upgrade/Crossbreed the local indigenous low milk-yielding cows and buffaloes by breeding through artificial insemination (A.I) with the use of high pedigree frozen semen of indigenous/ exotic breeds.
The resulting upgraded/crossbred progeny with an improved genetic make up will have better milk yielding capacity.
This is achieved through a special programme called 'Cattle Breed Improvement Programme' using an innovative concept of 'Integrated Livestock Development (ILD) Centre'.
One Integrated Livestock Development Centre covers all the villages (approximately 8-10) falling within an area of 5 - 8 Kms from its location. Number of centres to be established depends on the size of block.
One programme operator, called 'Gopal' is posted at each of these centres. The programme operator is intensively trained for 6 months to carry out Artificial Insemination in cows/buffaloes and other allied veterinary services, by qualified Veterinarians at Raymond Embryo Research Centre, in Gopalnagar.
The programme operator (Gopal) is provided with a motor cycle to perform A.I and provide other veterinary services at the doorstep of the farmers.
To ensure the success of this programme, mass castration camps are organized in all the villages to castrate the local stray bulls in order to avoid indiscriminate breeding.
Work of these programme operators is supervised and monitored by qualified veterinarians. One veterinarian monitors the work of around 10 ILD centres.
Meetings of farmers from various villages are conducted through these centres on a regular basis to enlighten them about the advantages of upgrading and crossbreeding.
The success of Cattle Breed Improvement Programme in creating employment, alleviating poverty and reducing malnutrition has received the attention of various State Governments of the country.
The Trust is currently operating a network of 2764 Integrated Livestock Development (ILD) Centres in 76 Districts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Rajasthan, Bihar & Maharashtra.
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