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Uttarakhand
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Odisha
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Mizoram
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Goa
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Detailed explanation-1: -Uttarakhand Government is planning for genetic enhancement of Badri Cow through sex-sorted semen and embryo transfer technology with the aim to increase its productivity. The Badri breed derived its name from the holy shrine of Char Dham at Badrinath.
Detailed explanation-2: -Talking about the plan, B.V.R.C. Purushottam, secretary of the department, told The Hindu that the Badri cow is the first registered cattle breed of Uttarakhand which has been certified by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).
Detailed explanation-3: -Uttarakhand is now planning for its genetic development to increase the productivity of the indigenous Badri cow that grazes on medicinal herbs of the Himalayas. The state Animal Husbandry Department proposed to use sex-sorted semen technology to improve the stock of the petite Badri cattle.
Detailed explanation-4: -Himachali Pahari is draught cow breed of the state, locally known as Pahari, Gauri and Himdhenu.
Detailed explanation-5: -Lakhimi is dual purpose breed of cattle is found in entire state of Assam.