Current Context : The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Unified Genomic Chip for the benefit of livestock, as part of a larger initiative by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).

ABOUT UNIFIED GENOMIC CHIP:

• Aim : to improve cattle quality and increase dairy farming efficiency in India by helping farmers identify high-quality young bulls at an early stage.
• The chip is available in two variants:
• ‘Gau Chip’ for cattle.
• ‘Mahish Chip’for buffaloes.
• Developed by the DAHD under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
• Purpose: The purpose of this chip is to help the farmers to make informed decisions on animal selection by identifying young, high-quality bulls at an early age.

BENEFITS:

• Helps farmers identify high-quality livestock early, enhancing milk production.
• Facilitates better breed selection, improving overall cattle genetics and productivity.

Ultimately aims to boost the dairy farming sector’s profitability and sustainability.