Ten New Breeds of Indigenous Farm Animals Registered by ICAR-NBAGR.

• ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (NBAGR) registered ten new breeds of

species:

• Kathani cattle (Maharashtra), Sanchori cattle (Rajasthan) and Masilum cattle (Meghalaya);
  • Masilum cattle are reared by Khasi and Jaintia communities.
• Purnathadi buffalo (Maharashtra)
• Sojat goat (Rajasthan), Karauli goat (Rajasthan) and Gujari goat (Rajasthan);
• Banda pig (Jharkhand), Manipuri Black pig (Manipur).
  • Manipuri Black pig is preferred for its taste.
• Wak Chambil pig (Meghalaya)
  • Wak Chambil’s pork is known for its unique flavour and taste.
• After including these breeds, total number of registered indigenous breeds is 212.