Friday, 1 September 2017
Sexed semen for desi cattle breeds
For the first time, dairy farmers will now have the option of sexed semen for desi cattle breeds like Sahiwal, Gir and Red Sindhi cows and Murrah buffaloes. Sexed genetics, which is used to produce offspring of a desired sex, was not available for these breeds till now.
ABS India (ABS), a division of Genus Plc, on Thursday launched `sexed dairy genetics' in Chandigarh.The technology is designed to deliver more high-value pregnancies to dairy herds countrywide. Priced differently for different genetics, ABS Sexcel will be available to the Indian dairy farmers at approximately 3040% less than the import price of the sexed semen. At a press conference to announce the launch, British deputy high commissioner, Andrew Ayre said, “It is an important day for the UK and the Indian dairy industry to extend Sexcel benefits to Indian dairy farmers, helping them to double their income by 2022 as targeted by the government.“
Arvind Gautam, managing director, ABS India said it would give farmers a new option for achieving their desired genetic blueprint and would help them profit through genetic progress. “We have a unique product and trial results are very effective. For the first time, sexed semen of indigenous cattle breeds like Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and Gir cows and Murrah buffaloes is available in India.“
Ref: Sep 01 2017 : The Times of India (Chandigarh)
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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination month March and September
A special camp to administer vaccine to protect cattle from foot and mouth disease, a highly contagious viral disease affecting all cloven footed animals.
Blisters inside the mouth and on the feet of the cattle are symptoms of the disease.
The disease can be transmitted easily between animals under unhygienic surroundings, improper sanitation in the cattle shed, and through saliva of the affected animals. The virus is shed through secretions and excretions of infected animals, according to the release.
Virus can travel 250 KM over the water as reported in France 1981 and 10 KM over the land.
The disease causes heavy economic loss owing to reduced milk production, infertility and drop in the value of skin and hides. It also brings down the working efficiency of the animals and results in high mortality in calves.
Points to be noted during vaccination
- Animals should be in good health at the time of vaccination.
- The cold chain of the vaccines wherever prescribed should be maintained till the time of administration to the animal.
- The manufacturers’ instruction on the route and dosage should be strictly followed.
- A minimum vaccination coverage of 80% of population is required for proper control of the disease.
- It is beneficial to deworm the animals 2-3 weeks before vaccination is carried out for better immune response.
- Vaccination should be carried out at least a month prior to the likely occurrence of the disease.
- Vaccination of animals in advanced pregnancy may be avoided even though in most cases nothing untoward may happen.
For further information, farmers can contact the nearest veterinary dispensary, veterinary hospital, polyclinic, Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry and Joint Director of Animal Husbandry.
All farmers are advised to vaccinate their cattle free of cost.
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
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