Frozen yak semen technology
Livestock Tech | Animal Reproduction
Organization Name: ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak
Product Description: Artificial insemination (AI) has been used as a common breeding technique for the rapid dissemination of important genes to improve livestock quality. Therefore, semen from elite yak bulls of Arunachli yaks was collected and cryposerved in 0.5ml straws. The conception rate of 50-60% was acheived when this cryopreserved and thawed yak semen was used for artificial insemination in yak females on standing estrus or induced estrus. More than 100 yak calves have been produced using this technology. Therefore, its easy and effective technology for upgrade to yaks.
Price: 15.00 (In ₹)
Director, ICAR-NRC on Yak
Current Stage: Market ready
Training Required: Vets and Para vets are trained for handing and using frozen semen for artificial insemination. If required, Institute can train these technicians/officers.