09-07-2025
Govt pushes for Frieswal cattle to boost dairy sector
Panaji:
With at least 90 Frieswal cattle at the cattle breeding farm at Copardem, Sattari, the department of animal husbandry and veterinary services (AHVS) plans to enhance the local dairy industry.
Indian council of agricultural research (ICAR), Goa, recently held a meeting on the dissemination of high-quality Frieswal cattle germplasm. AHVS director Veena Kumar expressed readiness to collaborate with ICAR to expand its production and distribution statewide.
Frieswal cattle—a crossbreed with a genetic composition of 5/8 Holstein Friesian and 3/8 Sahiwal—was developed by ICAR-central institute for research on cattle (CIRC), Meerut, and the defence ministry.
It was introduced in 1987 to boost India's dairy stock. They are known for yielding up to 4,000 kg of milk with 4% fat content per lactation over 300 days. Their high productivity and adaptability make them ideal for Goa's dairy farmers.
The vision of the Frieswal cattle project is to enhance milk production while maintaining the resilience of indigenous cattle breeds. The Holstein Friesian component brings high milk yield potential, while the Sahiwal infusion ensures better heat tolerance and disease resistance, suited to India's tropical climate.
by Taboola
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ICAR Goa's interface meeting brought together experts and officials to discuss strategies to strengthen collaboration and improve field-level implementation, aiming to boost propagation of the cattle and benefit local farmers.
Parveen Kumar, director of ICAR Goa, stressed the importance of ICAR-AHVS collaboration to achieve sustainable development in Goa's livestock sector.
