Karan Fries and Vrindavani Cattle Breeds

Recently, India registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds, Karan Fries and Vrindavani, increasing the total number of registered livestock breeds.

  • Vrindavani cattle breed is developed by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
  • It is a blend of exotic breeds - Holstein-Friesian, Brown Swiss, and Jersey - with the indigenous Hariana cattle.
  • Karan Fries breed is developed by the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana.
  • It is a cross between indigenous Tharparkar cows and Holstein-Friesian bulls.
  • It is capable of producing over 3,500 kg of milk in a 10-month lactation ....
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