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Capitalisation of experiences in implementing genetic improvement programs in India – Role of training and education
India is the largest producer of milk in the world. Before the launch of National Dairy Plan (NDP), there was felt need for better coordination among implementing agencies in genetic improvement. Intensive training programs, which focused mainly on technical skill development and need for dynamic animal records database with Management Information System (MIS) was identified as very essential for successful implementation of genetic improvement programs. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) established an online animal performance database- Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH). Farmers’ were educated and intensive training was provided to AI technicians, milk recorders and the Veterinarians involved for successful implementation of genetic improvement program. The present results show higher conception rates in cattle (44.54%) and buffaloes (50.52%) were achievable in small holder production systems with resource poor farmers’ through farmers’ education, intensive trainings and proper utilisation of dynamic MIS.
Keywords:
Genetic improvement
Training
INAPH
