India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born

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Part of: Prelims

In News: With the birth of first IVF calf of a Buffalo breed namely Banni in the country, India’s OPU – IVF work has reached to next level.

This first IVF Banni calf is born out of 6 Banni IVF pregnancies established at the doorsteps of a farmer. Banni buffalo is known for its resilience and higher milk producing capacity in an arid environment.
The process was carried out to enhance the number of genetically superior buffaloes to increase milk production
Both the government and the scientist fraternity see a great potential in the field of IVF of buffaloes and are striving hard to improve cattle wealth in the country.
India has more than 109 million buffaloes that are 56 per cent of the world’s buffalo population.

News Source: PIB

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