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…