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3.2.3.4 Regular replacement of herd:
The CCBFs will be strengthened by replacing
low productive animals and inducting animals
of higher productivity in order to improve
genetic make of the herd available at these farms.
For this purpose, the minimum standards (MSP)
have been revised for various breeds of cattle
and buffalo maintained at these farms. Only
animals above MSP will be maintained at these
farms.
3.2.3.5 Embryo Transfer technology (ETT) /in-
Vitro Fertilization (IVF) labs:
The ETT lab/IVF centre is being established at
each of the CCBFs in order to super-ovulate elite
females available at these farms and to produce
HGM male calves for use in breeding
programmes being implemented by the States.
3.2.3.6 Establishment of Centre of Excellence
In order to meet the demand of HGM bulls the
CCBFs will be converted into Centres of
Excellence (CoE). The CoE will not only provide
HGM male calves but also act as the training
centre for training of manpower required in the
country for implementation of scientific genetic
upgradation programmes. State-of-the-art
facilities will be created for ETT/IVF, genomic
selection and training at the Centres of
Excellence.
3.2.3.7 Progeny Testing Programme (PTP)
These farms will be participating in progeny
testing programme being implemented under
NDP-I. Only progeny tested proven bull semen
will be used for nominated AI and male calves
will be put under progeny testing. The female
calves will be used in replacement of herd for
improving genetic make of the herd and to attain
genetic gain of atleast 10% annually.
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3.2.4 Central Herd Registration Scheme
(CHRS):
3.2.4.1 Introduction:
The Department is implementing a Central Herd
Registration Scheme (CHRS) for registration of
elite cows and buffaloes and to provide
incentive for rearing of elite cows and male
calves. The aim of the scheme is to undertake
identification and propagation of superior
germplasm of indigenous breeds in the breeding
tract through field performance recording and
arrange breeding of selected cows with high
genetic merit bulls. The scheme is playing
crucial role in development and conservation of
indigenous breeds.
3.2.4.2 Structure of the scheme:
Under the scheme there are 4 CHRS units
located at Rohtak, Ahmedabad, Ajmer and
Ongole. There are 96 milk recording centers to
undertake field performance recording (FPR).
The scheme is covering 14 indigenous breeds of
cattle and buffalo in 9 States. The data is
uploaded on the INAPH data base and animals
are identified using 12 digit Animal Unique
Identification (AUID) number. Guidelines of
International Committee on Animal Recording
are followed under the scheme.
3.2.4.3 CHR Unit Rohtak
This Unit was established in 1963. The unit has
33 recording centers for undertaking milk
recording in the field. The indigenous breeds
covered are Hariana, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and
Gir breeds of cattle and Murrah and Nili Ravi
breeds of buffalo. The States covered by the unit
are Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,
Uttarakhand and Delhi.
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3.2.4.4 Achievements:
In 2018-19, 16,458 elite Cows & Buffaloes conforming to breed characteristics were brought under the
FPR. Achievements made during 2018-19 are as under:

Primary Registration No. of Animals Breeders No. of Persons

Finally Registered Awareness / trained
Publicity Camps held
6141 3940 50 162

3.2.4.5 CHR unit, Ahmedabad 3.2.4.5.2 Achievements:

3.2.4.5.1 This Unit was established in 1969. The In 2018-19, 11,214 elite Cows & Buffaloes
unit has 42 recording centers for undertaking conforming to breed characteristics were
milk recording in the field. The indigenous brought under the FPR. Achievements made
breeds covered are Gir, Kankrej breeds of cattle during 2018-19 are as under:
and Surti, Jaffrabadi, Mehsani, Pandharpuri
breeds of buffalo. The States covered by the unit
are Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Primary Registration No. of Animals Breeders No. of Persons

Finally Awareness / trained
Registered Publicity Camps held
4383 3705 65 167

3.2.4.6 CHR unit, Ajmer 3.2.4.6.2 Achievements:

3.2.4.6.1 This Unit was established in 1979. The
unit has 11 recording centers for undertaking
milk recording in the field. The indigenous
breeds covered are Gir, Rathi, Tharparkar
breeds of cattle and Murrah breed of buffalo. The
State covered by the unit is Rajasthan.
In 2018-19 3,472 elite Cows & Buffaloes
conforming to breed characteristics were
brought under the FPR. Achievements made
during 2018-19 are as under:

Primary Registration No. of Animals Breeders No. of Persons

Finally Registered Awareness / trained
Publicity Camps held
1378 1045 49 86

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