Scientists Reproduce Uttarakhand's Native Badri Cattle Breed Through Surrogacy
Scientists have used surrogacy technology to reproduce the hardy, native Badri cattle breed of Uttarakhand.
Current Summary
Scientists have successfully reproduced Uttarakhand's native Badri cattle breed using surrogacy technology, according to September 11 Tribune reports. A follow-up report identifies Karnal-based scientists as collaborators in the project alongside Uttarakhand researchers, and confirms a calf has been born through the technique. A September 12 report from The News Mill specifies the calf was born via OPU-IVF (Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilization) technology, calling it a genetic milestone. A September 12 Swarajya report identifies Pantnagar University as the site of the birth and specifies the calf is female. A September 12 Indian Express report specifies that a Sahiwal cow served as the surrogate mother for the calf. The reports do not disclose the total number of calves born, the project's full timeline, or plans for broader application.
What We Know
- Scientists have reproduced the Badri cattle breed, native to Uttarakhand, through surrogacy, according to a September 11 Tribune report.
- Karnal-based scientists collaborated with Uttarakhand researchers on the project.
- A calf has been born through the surrogacy technique.
- The calf was born using OPU-IVF (Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilization) technology, according to a September 12 The News Mill report.
- The calf was born at Pantnagar University.
- The calf born through the OPU-IVF technique is female.
- A Sahiwal cow served as the surrogate mother for the Badri calf born via IVF.
What Is Still Unclear
- The research institution or scientists involved
- the number of calves produced
- the timeline of the project
- plans for broader breeding application
What Changed
- 12 Sept, 12:41 pmA September 12 Indian Express report specifies that a Sahiwal cow served as the surrogate mother for the Badri calf born through IVF.
- 12 Sept, 11:32 amA September 12 Swarajya report identifies Pantnagar University as the site where the calf was born and specifies the calf is female.
- 12 Sept, 08:42 amA September 12 report from The News Mill specifies that the Badri calf was born using OPU-IVF (Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilization) technology, describing it as a genetic milestone for the breed.
- 11 Sept, 08:31 pmA follow-up Tribune report identifies Karnal-based scientists as collaborators with Uttarakhand researchers in the Badri cattle breed surrogacy project and confirms a calf has been born through the technique.
- 11 Sept, 02:11 pmSignal detected: Scientists Reproduce Uttarakhand's Native Badri Cattle Breed Through Surrogacy
Background
Badri cattle are a native breed of Uttarakhand valued for their hardiness in hill terrain.