IndiGau

On 13th August, 2021, the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad has launched a chip called IndiGau.

About IndiGau

• It is India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like, Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Ongole, etc.
• It is purely indigenous and the largest cattle chip in the world.
• It will improve productivity by helping in selection of desired trait and lead to doubling of farmer’s income