Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle Breeds

Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle Breeds Latest News

Recently, India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds namely Karan Fries and Vrindavani.

About Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle breeds

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About Karan Fries

• It is developed by the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana.
• It is a cross between indigenous Tharparkar cows and Holstein-Friesian bulls.
• It is capable of producing over 3,500 kg of milk in a 10-month lactation period.
• The synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg.

About Vrindavani

• It is developed by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
• It is a blend of exotic breeds – Holstein-Friesian, Brown Swiss, and Jersey – with the indigenous Hariana cattle.

Key Facts about Indian Council of Agricultural Research

• It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences, throughout the country.
• History: Formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. 
• Headquarters: New Delhi.

Source: ET