Is it feasible for the States to reduce calf mortality and achieve reasonable annual growth rate in

Indian cows and buffaloes produce more nutritious milk than the exotic breeds like Jersey and Holstein-Friesian . A study by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) showed Indian cows have a rich A2 allele gene which helps them produce healthier milk. The frequency of this A2 allele in Indian breeds is 100 per cent whereas in exotic cattle breeds it is less than 60 per cent. Imported breeds posses A1 allele, which is considered to be associated with diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. 2. Indian cows are divided into two broad categories, one indigenous and second, exotic/crossbreed. Indigenous cattle belong to descript/non-descript breeds of indigenous origin. There are 37 descript breeds of cattle of indigenous origin. Cross-bred cattle    are produced by crossing indigenous cows with exotic breeds or indigenous cattle which have exotic inheritance. The share of crossbred cattle in total number of exotic and crossbred cattle is 86.68%. The sh...