GADVASU receives Murrah calf free of cost from Haryana

The event showcased the dam’s first lactation yield of 3600 kg and a peak yield of 17.746 kg/day recorded by the Haryana Livestock Development Board (HLDB). It also showcased the grand dam’s yield of 5102 kg in 305 days, peak yield of 26.5 kg/day and an exceptional 16 lactations recorded by the National Dairy Development Board.

The farmer’s commitment to meticulous, data-driven selection and complete pedigree documentation was widely appreciated.

Varsity officials said the donated calf will significantly contribute to quality semen production and ongoing genetic improvement programs.

Villagers and dairy enthusiasts hailed the farmer – university collaboration as a model for accelerating Murrah genetic progress.

A delegation led by Ravinder Singh Grewal, Director of Extension Education, visited Balak to formally accept the valuable germplasm.

A simple yet significant ceremony was organized at Redhu’s farm, attended by sarpanch Krishan Redhu, ex-Sarpanch Sadhu Ram Redhu, Balak gaushala president Mahavir and social workers.

J P S Gill, Vice Chancellor, GADVASU, said the university remains committed to scientific and sustainable breed improvement of dairy animals.

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