Advanced breeding technologies are being positioned as key tools to boost productivity and accelerate dairy output.
India is increasingly turning to advanced reproductive technologies such as sex-sorted semen, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer to accelerate milk production growth. These tools are being promoted as critical solutions to improve herd genetics and enhance productivity in the country’s vast but unevenly performing dairy sector. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Officials highlighted that sex-sorted semen allows farmers to increase the proportion of female calves, directly expanding the future milking herd. This approach reduces inefficiencies associated with unwanted male births and helps farmers build more productive dairy operations over time.
IVF and embryo transfer technologies are also gaining traction as tools to rapidly multiply high-yielding animals. By enabling the replication of superior genetics, these methods can significantly improve milk yields, shorten breeding cycles and enhance the overall quality of dairy herds.
The push for these technologies is part of broader efforts to modernize India’s dairy industry and meet rising domestic demand for milk and dairy products. Policymakers see genetic improvement as a key lever to increase output without proportionally increasing herd size, which is crucial given resource constraints.
As adoption expands, stakeholders believe these innovations could transform productivity across the sector. However, scaling their use will require continued investment in infrastructure, training and farmer awareness to ensure that the benefits of genetic technologies are fully realized at the grassroots level.
Source: Times of India original article
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