To increase the productivity of indigenous cattle and buffaloe, three Frozen Semen Stations are established in Karnataka where frozen semen produced from exotic breed pedigreed bulls is distributed to all veterinary institutions across the State.

 

Centre	State Semen Collection Centre, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore
Breeds used for Frozen Semen Production	Indigenous		Exotic
	Bulls	Buffaloe Bulls
	Hallikar Amrit Mahal	-	Jersey HF

 

 

Centre	State Livestock Breeding & Training Centre, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore
Breeds used for Frozen Semen Production	Indigenous		Exotic
	Bulls	Buffaloe Bulls
	-	Murrah Surti	Jersey HF

 

 

Centre	Centralized Semen Collection Centre, Dharwad
Breeds used for Frozen Semen Production	Indigenous		Exotic
	Bulls	Buffaloe Bulls
	Deoni Khillar	Murrah Surti	Jersey HF

 

Important responsibilities of sire evaluation cell are as follows:

• To evaluate the pedigree & quality of Bulls/Buffaloe Bulls.
• Scientific handling and storage of Frozen Semen.
• Preservation and improvement of indigenous breeds.
• Distribution of Frozen Semen to all districts and maintain the quality of Frozen Semen in this process.
• Restrict exotic genetic character to 50% in indigenous cross breeds.
• To control/prevent in-breeding.