Non-Invasive Test Enables Early Pregnancy Detection
A breakthrough in livestock diagnostics has enabled early pregnancy detection in cattle using a non-invasive method, offering a significant advancement for dairy farm reproductive management. Unlike conventional techniques such as rectal palpation and ultrasonography—which typically confirm pregnancy only after 40–45 days or even 3–4 months post-conception—the new approach allows farmers to identify pregnancy at a…
IVRI Breakthrough Boosts Sahiwal Genetic Gains
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully producing indigenous Sahiwal calves using advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), marking the institute’s first-ever success with ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET). This milestone opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India’s indigenous dairy breeds…