Breed Improvement through Artificial Insemination
About this scheme
The scheme "Breed Improvement through Artificial Insemination" by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Rajasthan aims to improve livestock breeds and productivity through artificial insemination, including sex-sorted semen services at a subsidised rate of 75% for livestock owners. It also aims to increase the population of high-quality female offspring, enhance milk production, conserve indigenous breeds, and reduce the problem of stray male cattle.
Benefits
Artificial Insemination for Breed Improvement:
- Artificial insemination is provided using frozen semen from superior indigenous cattle breeds, including Gir, Rathi, Tharparkar, Sahiwal, Malvi, Haryana, Nagori, and Kankrej.
- Artificial insemination is also provided for Murrah and Surti buffalo breeds.
- The service supports the conservation and development of indigenous livestock breeds.
- The prescribed charge is ₹50 per artificial insemination for animals brought to departmental institutions under the regular programme.
National Artificial Insemination Programme:
- Free artificial insemination is provided for animals brought to departmental institutions under the National Artificial Insemination Programme.
- The programme is implemented across all districts of Rajasthan with support from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India.
Sex-Sorted Semen Artificial Insemination:
- Artificial insemination using sex-sorted semen is available at a subsidised rate, with a 75% subsidy.
- Sex-sorted semen is expected to produce approximately 90% female offspring, compared with approximately 50% female offspring using conventional semen.
- The programme aims to increase the population of improved female cattle and buffaloes.
- The programme supports increased milk production and the conservation and development of indigenous breeds.
- It aims to reduce the number of unwanted male calves and bulls.
- It may reduce the number of male cattle maintained in gaushalas and, consequently, the government's expenditure on their maintenance grants.
Castration of Unproductive Male Animals:
- Unproductive and unclassified bulls and male calves are castrated to prevent them from breeding.
Infertility Treatment Camps:
- Each veterinary institution is required to organise 2 infertility treatment and veterinary camps every month in its service area.
- Each multi-purpose veterinary hospital is required to organise 1 such camp every month.
- Appropriate treatment is provided to unproductive animals to help restore their reproductive capacity and improve productivity.
Who is Eligible
Following qualification has been set for Breed Improvement through "Artificial Insemination" :
- Pashupalak
How to Apply
Offline
Mode of Application: Offline
- Application for breed improvement through "Artificial Insemination" is free.
Documents Required
- As required by the authority.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Breed Improvement through "Artificial Insemination Scheme"?
The scheme aims to improve the breed and productivity of indigenous cattle and buffaloes through artificial insemination using semen from superior breeds.
- Which department implements the scheme?
The Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Rajasthan, implements the scheme.
- Who can benefit from the scheme?
A livestock owner or animal rearer (Pashupalak) can approach a departmental veterinary institution to avail of the applicable services.
- Is artificial insemination available free of cost?
Artificial insemination is available free of cost under the National Artificial Insemination Programme for animals brought to departmental institutions. Under the regular programme, the prescribed charge is ₹50 per artificial insemination.
- What is the subsidy available under the sex-sorted semen programme?
The sex-sorted semen programme provides artificial insemination at a subsidised rate with a 75% subsidy, subject to the applicable programme provisions.
- What is sex-sorted semen?
Sex-sorted semen is semen processed to increase the likelihood of producing offspring of a particular sex. Under the scheme information, its use is expected to result in approximately 90% female offspring.
- Which cattle breeds are covered under the breed improvement programme?
The programme includes Gir, Rathi, Tharparkar, Sahiwal, Malvi, Haryana, Nagori, and Kankrej cattle breeds.
- Which buffalo breeds are covered under the scheme?
The programme includes Murrah and Surti buffalo breeds.
- What is the main objective of using sex-sorted semen?
The use of sex-sorted semen aims to increase the population of improved female cattle and buffaloes, enhance milk production, and support indigenous breed conservation.
- Does the scheme help reduce the problem of stray male cattle?
The scheme aims to reduce the number of unwanted male calves and bulls by increasing the proportion of female offspring through sex-sorted semen technology.
- Does the scheme provide any veterinary treatment for infertile animals?
The scheme provides for infertility treatment and veterinary camps through departmental institutions to treat unproductive animals and help restore their reproductive capacity.
- How frequently are infertility treatment camps organised?
Each veterinary institution is required to organise 2 infertility treatment and veterinary camps every month in its service area, while each multi-purpose veterinary hospital is required to organise 1 camp every month.
- How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
The applicant should visit a departmental veterinary institution, consult the concerned veterinary officer, and follow the prescribed procedure for the applicable service.
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