About
The Department Animal Genetics and Breeding has been maintaining one HF crossbred (Hardhenu Strain) and two indigenous breeds (Sahiwal and Hariana) of cattle. There are total four research schemes ongoing at cattle farm, out of which one is ICAR-AICRP and three are state research schemes.
The Objectives under various research schemes are
- To Genetic improvement and multiplication of Hardhenu strain and indigenous breeds of cattle
- To conserve and improve the indigenous breeds through selective breeding.
- To provide consultancy to the needy farmers and entrepreneurs for establishment of commercial dairy farms.
- To disseminate superior germplasm to farmers, Gaushalas and NGOs.
Faculties involved:
| Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Duty assigned |
| 1. |
Dr. Z. S. Malik |
Prof. and Head |
Technical Advisor |
| 2. |
Dr. C. S. Patil |
Assistant Professor |
Incharge |
| 3. |
Dr. Yogesh Bangar |
Scientist |
Database management |
| 4. |
Dr. Kamaldeep |
Scientist |
Reproduction management |
| 5. |
Dr. Manoj Kumar |
Assistant Professor (LFC) |
Health management |
| 6. |
Dr. Anil Chitra |
Scientist |
Production management |
Contact Email: hod.agb@luvas.edu.in, Phone (O): 01662-256119
Hardh
enu Cattle
- This is synthetic population of crossbreds having 62.5% exotic inheritance with predominance of Holstein Frisian developed through Selection and Interbreeding since 1986.
- This is most popular and suitable to agro-climatic conditions of Haryana.
- Current herd strength is 300.
- The average mature lactation yield is 4194 kg during 305 days.
- The highest peak yield and highest fat% is 40.2 kg and 3.8%, respectively.
- The age at first calving, service period and calving interval are 36, 4 and 13 months, respectively.
Sahiwal cattle
- Current herd strength is 230.
- The average mature lactation yield is 2450 kg during 280 days.
- The highest peak yield and highest fat% is 19 kg and 5.2%, respectively.
- The age at first calving, service period and calving interval are 42, 5 and 14.5 months, respectively.
- All the females of Sahiwal breed are being inseminated with the semen of Sahiwal bulls from NDRI, Karnal so as to produce the next generation.
Hariana cattle
- Current herd strength is 50.
- The average mature lactation yield is 1920 kg during 280 days.
- The highest peak yield and highest fat% is 21.9 kg and 4.8%, respectively.
- The age at first calving, service period and calving interval are 42, 4.5 and 14 months, respectively.
- All the females of Hariana breed are being inseminated with the semen of selected males born at our farm.
Indigenous herd
Indigenous calves 
Bull Exercise area 
Semen Collection Area
Heifers
Calf Section
Milking Section
Artificial Insemination
Comfort Zone
Major Achievements: National Kamdhenu Award (2017) for conservation and Genetic improvement of Hariana and Sahiwal Cattle
