Punjab Government is all set to initiate a project to identify and establish the milk production potential of the Holstein Friesian (HF) cows for boosting the profitability of the dairy farming sector in the state.
Sharing details about the project worth ₹5.31 crore, Punjab animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the project will be kicked off in the first week of December 2024 and the project supervisors, along with local staff from the animal husbandry department, will identify eligible HF breed cows to record their milk production.
Khudian said that this initiative will empower livestock farmers to identify the genetic potential and germ plasm of their cows, besides assisting them in making informed decisions on breeding and management for enhanced productivity, besides establishing the milk production potential of these cows.
He further stated that the state government will also facilitate the purchase of male HF calves delivered by these animals, which will further enhance the value of animals. With the launch of this project, unemployed educated youth of these villages will have the opportunity to earn income as milk recorders. Additionally, this initiative will boost the animal husbandry sector in the state, besides helping to mitigate the issue of stray animals over time.
