National Artificial Insemination Programme

The Maharashtra Livestock Development Board’s Artificial Insemination (AI) program aims to improve the genetic quality of livestock in the state.

Key Features of the Program:
  • Sex-sorted semen to ensure 90% female calves and more milk production.
  • Progeny Testing and Pedigree Selection projects to produce high genetic merit bulls.
  • Artificial Insemination services at farmers doorsteps.
  • Conservation of indigenous breeds like Pandharpuri etc.
Benefits of the Program:
  • Improved milk production and productivity
  • Enhanced genetic quality of livestock
  • Increased farmers’ income
  • Conservation of indigenous breeds
The program is implemented in collaboration with other organizations, such as the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) .

Production and Utilization of Semen Straws in 2021-2022

Sr. No.

Particulars

FSD Produced

FSD Used

1.

GFSS Nagpur


1975244


677832


2.

GFSS Chh. Sambhaji Nagar


1404767


871228


3.

GFSS Pune


1245260


903990


4.

Total

4625271


2453050