Government has launched e-Pashu Haat portal (www.epashuhaat.gov.in) for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds. Through the portal farmers can obtain information on location of quality indigenous germplasm in the form live animals, semen doses and embryos. This portal is playing crucial role in development and conservation of indigenous breeds. As on date complete information along with pedigree and productivity details on availability of 40,542 live animals, 6.25 crore semen doses and 372 embryos is available on the portal.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Smt. Krishna Raj, in reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

 

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