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Assam Reports IVF-Born Lakhimi Calf Milestone
Assam says a female calf from its native Lakhimi cattle breed was born using IVF.
IVF is a scientific method that helps an animal reproduce.
The calf was born at a veterinary science laboratory in Guwahati.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news.
Scientists hope this method can help protect Assam’s special cattle breed.
It may also help multiply cattle with useful traits.
Healthier or more productive cattle could support dairy farmers.
The project received support through the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
Assam had earlier produced an IVF-born female Gir calf.
Officials describe the new birth as an important step for livestock biotechnology and cattle conservation.
Assam reported the birth of the world’s first IVF-born female Lakhimi calf.
The calf was born at the IVF Laboratory of the College of Veterinary Science in Khanapara, Guwahati.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the achievement on social media platform X.
Officials said assisted reproduction could help conserve Lakhimi cattle, improve disease control and increase milk productivity.
The development follows Assam’s earlier IVF-born female Gir calf produced in Sonapur.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, veterinary scientists and professionals, and a female Lakhimi calf.
- What
- The reported birth of the world’s first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi cattle breed.
- Where
- The IVF Laboratory of the College of Veterinary Science at Khanapara in Guwahati, Assam.
- When
- The achievement was announced by Sarma on Saturday; the articles do not give the calf’s exact birth date.
- Why
- To support conservation of indigenous cattle and potentially improve disease control, milk productivity and livestock farmers’ incomes.
Key facts
- Breed
- Lakhimi, an indigenous cattle breed native to Assam
- Reported milestone
- World’s first IVF-born female Lakhimi calf
- Facility
- IVF Laboratory of the College of Veterinary Science
- University
- Assam Veterinary and Fishery University
- Location
- Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
- Support
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission
- Earlier achievement
- An IVF-born female Gir calf produced in Sonapur earlier this year
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“The world's first IVF female calf of the Lakhimi breed - native to Assam - has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. This landmark achievement opens new doors for our livestock and dairy sector -from conserving indigenous breeds and improving disease control to enhancing milk productivity and, ultimately, raising farmers' incomes.”
NDTV
thehansindia.com
“My heartiest congratulations to all the veterinary scientists and professionals behind this historic achievement”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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