Breeding

Performance records of different parameters concerning breeding including A.I., milk production,lactation length, inter-calving period etc under field conditions are not available. These ecnomic traits are significantly correlated with the income of farmers. Research studies under field conditions can be initiated on the following areas :

• Correlation between birth weight of a female calf with its maturity/ puberty.
• Number of inseminations per conception.
• Onset of heat after calving.
• Inter-calving period under different managemental and feeding conditions.
• Performance of Gir cows, crossbred cows and Jaffrabadi buffaloes under different managemental conditions in different talukas.

Amongst all Indian breeds of cows, Gir cows are well known for A2 type of milk (Low fat and high essential fatty acids), a commercial field for infant milk powder industry. Studies in this field of A2 milk production from Gir cows and associated research activities on breeding,feeding etc is an open area.