Gir cow

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About Gir cow

It is an excellent dairy cattle breed well-known among the milk producers.
It is known for its milk producing ability, good fertility, heat tolerance, easy maintenance, resistance to diseases and longevity.
The name of the breed is derived from its place of origin, the “Gir” forest of Gujarat.
It has the ability to adapt to the entire central belt and northern and southern stretches.
Key points about Rashtriya Gokul Mission
It has been implemented for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds since December 2014.
It is continued under the umbrella scheme Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojana from 2021 to 2026.
Objectives
- To enhance the productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable manner using advanced technologies.
- To propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
- To enhance artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
- To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.

Q1) What is Genetics?

It is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms. It is a branch of biology that focuses on understanding how traits and characteristics are passed from one generation to the next and how they are expressed in living organisms.

Source: Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why