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The 18thAnnual Review Meet (ARM) of AICRP on Goat Improvement held at CSK-Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Kangra, Palampur (HP)

during 20-21June, 2018

Annual review meet of AICRP on goat improvement was organized at College of Veterinary Science & Animal Science CSK- Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Kangra, Palampur during July 20-21, 2018. Dr. R.S. Jamwal, Director of Research, CSKHPKV, Palampur, extended a hearty welcome to all the delegates and highlighted research activities of university. Dr. M.S. Chauhan, Director CIRG Makhdoom, in his opening remark briefed about the importance of goat in rural economy, overview of AICRP programme, challenges in future goat production and how to double the income of goat farmers by 2022. Dr. R.S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR, New Delhi, in his address highlighted the genetic resources of Himachal Pradesh, increasing farmer’s income by 2022 and value addition of meat and milk and involvement of corporate sector for goat improvement. Dr. J.K. Jena, DDG (AS), ICAR, New Delhi, highlighted the strategy to enhance meat & milk production, adaptation & preventive health care. He also stressed to increase the impact of programme and how to make livestock production a viable industry by 2050. Prof. A.K. Sarial, Vice chancellor, CSKHPKV, Palampur, stressed upon the effort made by the university to improve Gaddi goat in the native tract. He also emphasized on promising technologies developed by the university and stressed on the selection of better genotype and their multiplication in home tract. Two publications were released during the inaugural session. Dr. Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur, proposed vote of thanks during the inaugural session.

Dr. P.K. Rout, Principal Scientist & Incharge of AICRP on goat improvement, presented the progress report of 19 units, achievements and impact of the programme during 2017-18. In this programme, the principal investigators from 16 field units & 3 farm units presented progress report of their centres and future action plan of the centre for the next year.

The technical session I was chaired by Dr J. K. Jena, DDG (AS), Co-chaired by Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR and Dr. M. S. Chauhan, Director, ICAR- CIRG, Mathura. The session started with the presentation of project coordinators report by Dr. M. S. Chauhan, Director and Dr. P. K. Rout, I/c AICRP. The presentation included brief introduction of the programme, action taken report on 17th ARM Proceedings, salient achievements, impact, monitoring, evaluation, deliverable during 2017-2018 and future action plan.

The Progress reports of all the field units were presented during the technical session II. The following field units presented their progress report: (i)Andaman Goat Field Unit, ICAR-CARI, Port Blair,(ii)Assam Hill Goat Field Unit, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati, (iii)Black Bengal Field Unit, Kolkata, (iv)Black Bengal Field Unit, Ranchi, (v)Changthangi Goat Field Unit, SKUAST-K, Leh (J&K), (vi) Gaddi Field Unit Palampur, (vii) Ganjam Field Unit, Bhubaneswar, (viii) Himalayan Local Goats Field Unit, IVRI, Mukteswar. Dr. M. K. Singh and Dr. Mahesh Dige were the rapporteur for all the sessions.

On July 20, 2018 technical session II was chaired by Dr. J.K. Jena and Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR and Dr. M. S. Chauhan, Director, ICAR- CIRG. The session continued with the presentation of the remaining field units i.e (ix) Malabari Goat Field Unit, Mannuthy, (x) Marwari Goat Field Unit, Bikaner, (xi) Osmanabadi Goat Field Unit, Phaltan, (xii) Sirohi Goat Field Unit Vallabhnagar, (xiii) Surti Goat Field Unit, Navsari and (xiv) Uttarakhand Local Goat Field Unit, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. The farm units namely Barbari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Jamunapari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom and Sirohi Farm Unit and ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar presented the progress report for the year 2017-2018 during the third session. A field visit to Gaddi nucleus breeding unit was also organised. Again, two new units namely Bundelkhandi goat unit, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi and Black Bengal goat unit, ICAR-RCER, Patna presented the outline of the work, village selection and general information regarding goats of the region.

The following recommendations were emerged during presentation in the form of suggestion and comments.

MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. It is necessary to develop a template for different publications and make it uniform for all the units. Similarly details of technology development and technical specifications should be reported in a uniform format.
2. Milk nutrient profiling including mineral content of all the breeds should be carried out in collaboration with CIRG.
3. GMIS software database needs to be maintained in collaboration with IASRI, New Delhi and one IT-I professional may be deployed at IASRI for database maintenance, upgradation, and data analysis.
4. It has been suggested by the Hon’ble DDG that a brain storming session on future genetic improvement and profitable goat farming may be organised by the PC goat unit at CIRG. The eminent scientist/ faculty in this area of research may be invited.
5. Beetal breed of goat, a very important breed, need to be improved and conserved. It has been decided that the Beetal breed centre at GADVASU may be included, initially as non-funding centre of AICRP-G.
6. The Black Bengal breed centre at IVRI, Kolkata may also be included as non-funding centre.
7. Since the PC unit have to do lot of compilation of data and through monitoring, Dr. M.K. Singh, Principal Scientist (Animal Genetics and Breeding) may be included in PC- Unit team.
8. It is necessary to quantify the effect of technological intervention & how much each intervention is contributing towards income generation and sustainable goat production. The required expertise from the concerned ICAR institute may be taken in this regard.
9. Standard operating procedure (SOP) for data recording on growth and milk yield should be finalized at the earliest.
10. The DNA sample from high yielding animals as well as sire families should be collected as a DNA repository in PC unit.
11. It is necessary to estimate genetic gain over the years and flock productivity. Moreover, estimation of genetic parameters and selection differential should be carried out.
12. Baseline data and production system characterisation should be carried out effectively and requisite number of bucks with breeding values should be maintained by each unit.
13. A refresher programme for all the principal investigators as well as other staffs of the unit should be organized regularly. Mid-term evaluation need to be carried out by PC Unit to monitor the progress.
14. Manpower pattern should be uniform in all the units and at least one data enumerator for one village on contractual basis should be appointed. The remuneration for enumerator will be Rs. 10,000/-per month or rate fixed by respective state government, whichever is higher.
15. Reporting to PC Unit should be carried out regularly within the time frame.Soft as well as hard copy of published research papers, patent information and product details should be provided by each unit to PC Unit at CIRG.
16. All the units need to publish more research paper in peer reviewed journals with high impact IF and should work towards technology development to provide solution to the problems of farmers in specific agro-ecological conditions.
17. Standardized region specific preventive health schedule and vaccination schedule should be developed by each unit and reported to PC unit for regular follow-up.
18. AUC should be submitted by each unit by the June30 of every year.
19. Kisan Kalyan Abhiyan should be taken of in the tribal villages as per guideline of Council and TSP report should be reported separately by all the units.
20. The units should refund the unspent amount well in advance before February of each year, so that same will be refunded back to council.
21. All the centres should send the farmers and other project workers for exposure visit to ICAR-CIRG.
22. A common template for making power point presentations should be developed and circulated to all centres latest by September 30, 2018.
23. All the units of AICRP-G must work as per the assigned technical programme.

UNIT-WISE RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Andaman Goat Field Unit, ICAR- CIARI, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Island

The report was presented by Dr. Jai Sunder, PI of Andaman Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Record milk production in all the adopted flocks. Teressa goat should also be maintained at farm in addition to Andamani goats.

iii. Genetic parameter estimation should be carried out.

1. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be prepared.
2. Provide the details of technology adopted by farmers.
3. The effort should be made to develop specific management strategy for goats during rainy season.

vii. Baseline data and production system characterization should be carried out.

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype / formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. Estimation of breeding value of bucks distributed.

xii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

2. Assam Hill Goat Field Unit, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam

The report was presented by Dr. N. Nahardeka, PI ofAssam Hill Goat Field Unit, AAU, Khanapara Guwahati, Assam. Following recommendations have been made:

1. The appropriate technologies should be demonstrated in the farmer’s flock during different seasons.
2. Milk yield recording should be done.

iii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. Region specific management plan during floods should be formulated.
2. Buck number with breeding value should be reported in annual report.
3. Genetic parameter details should be provided.

vii. Provide the details of technology adopted by farmers.

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

3. Black Bengal Goat Field Unit, WBUV and FS, Kolkata, West Bengal, Kolkata

The report was presented by Dr. Manorajan Roy, PI of Black Bengal Goat Field Unit, WBUAFS, Kolkata. Following recommendations have been made:

1. The kids at 3 month of age should be screened for parasitic load and then deworming should be carried out.
2. Deworming should not be carried out at 1 month of age without observing worm load.

iii. Final milk replacer formula should be submitted to PC unit with all the details.

1. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to unit.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be done.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

viii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

1. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

4. Black Bengal Field Unit, BAU, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand

The report was presented by Dr. Sushil Prasad, PI of Black Bengal Field Unit, Ranchi. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Baseline data should be prepared.
2. Per doe productivity needs to be calculated.

iii. Income from goat rearing needs to be reanalysed &submitted to PC Unit within 2 months.

1. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be reported.
2. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for selected bucks needs to be done.

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

5. Changthangi Goat Field Unit, SKUAST, Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Jammu &Kashmir

The report was presented by Dr. Feroz Seikh, PI of Changthangi Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Select the bucks based on selection criterion i.e. pashmina yield at 18 month of age.
2. Details of selection criteria for pashmina goat should be sent to PC Unit. Selection should be carried out based on selection criteria developed by the unit.

iii. Develop low cost technologies and management practices suitable for nomads and village based goat farmers.

1. Cluster wise breed distribution needs to be reported.
2. Milk record data should be reported
3. Milk yield recoding should be carried out.

vii. Provide migration Map

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

6. Gaddi Field Unit, HPKVV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

The report was presented by Dr. P. K. Dogra, PI of Gaddi Field Unit, HPKVV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Breeding value of the bucks should be estimated & reported to PC unit.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Estimation of breeding value of distributed bucks. Milk yield needs to be recorded with precision.

1. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

vii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

viii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

1. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

7. Ganjam Field Unit, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Orissa

The report was presented by Dr. D.K. Karna, PI of Ganjam Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Milk recording should be carried out with higher precision.
2. Milk yield detail needs to be provided.

iii. Higher number of trainings needs to be organized for stake holders.

1. Calculate per doe productivity over the years.
2. Specific intervention based success story needs to be developed.
3. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

vii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

viii. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

1. Estimation of breeding value of selected bucks should be reported.
2. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.
3. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

xii. Hard copies of the research papers need to be submitted to PC Unit.

xiii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

xiv. Performance of the centre needs to be improved.

8. Himalayan Goat Field Unit, ICAR-IVRI Campus, Mukteswar, Uttrakhand

The report was presented by Dr. C. K. Jana, PI of Himalayan Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Mapping of fodder trees and grasses in the area needs to be done.
2. Mapping of operational area and the breed habitat has to be done.

iii. Proper documentation of biomass availability in the migratory route needs to be done.

1. Operational area and breeding tract of the breed needs to be specified.
2. Baseline data should be generated and submitted to PC Unit.
3. Tagging of the animals needs to be carried out within 6 months.

vii. Characterization of goat production system has to be done and details to be provided to PC Unit.

viii. Estimation of breeding value of bucks distributed to be done.

1. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to unit.
2. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.
3. Work needs to be carried out in farmer’s flocks.

xii. DNA samples of all high yielding animals needs to be preserved.

xiii. Performance of the centre needs to be improved.

9. Malabari Field Unit, KV&ASU, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala

The report was presented by Dr. Thirupathy Venkatachalapathy, PI of Malabari Field Unit, Thrissur presented the report. Following recommendations were made:

1. The unit needs to add some more farmers to increase population size.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be done.

iii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. Buck number with EBV should be reported.
2. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.
3. Technology details of body weight traits should be provided.

vii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype / formulation should be reported to PC unit.

viii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

1. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

10. Marwari Field Unit, RAJUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. G.C. Gahlot, PI of Marwari Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made:

1. Buck number with estimated breeding value needs to be reported.
2. Data need to be checked and reanalysis is required.

iii. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

1. All the adopted animals should be tagged for accurate data recording.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Estimation of breeding value of buck distributed to be done and to be reported.

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The data may be checked to bring out the effective conclusions.

xii. The performance of the unit needs to be improved.

11. Osmanabadi Goat Field Unit, NARI, Phaltan, Maharashtra

The report was presented by Dr. Chanda Nimbkar, PI of the project. Following recommendations were made:

1. Provide the details of technology adopted by farmers.
2. Method of selection of bucksneeds to be given.

iii. Technology details of tick control method, frozen semen standard should be provided.

1. Photograph of distributed bucks should be kept.
2. More number of animals needs to be adopted in different clusters.
3. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

vii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

viii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

1. Details of technology such as specification and prototype / formulation should be reported to PC unit.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

12. Sangamneri Goat Field Unit, MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra

The report was presented by Dr. Sanjay Mandakmale, PI of Sangamneri Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations were made:

1. Purity of breed needs to be assessed under field conditions.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed to be done.

1. Technology details needs to be provided.
2. Trend for reproductive traits should be repeated.

vii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

viii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

1. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

1. Performance of the unit was satisfactory.
2. Sirohi Field Unit, RAJUVAS, Vallabhnagar, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. R.K. Nagda, PI of Sirohi field unit. Following recommendations were made:

1. Ensure purity of breed in the field/ adopted flocks.
2. Provide range for all body weight and milk yield traits.

iii. Breeding value of the buck distributed need to be provided.

1. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.
3. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed to be done.

vii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

viii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

1. Baseline data and production system characterization needs to be reported.
2. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

14. Surti Goat Field Unit, N.A.U., Navsari, Gujarat

The report was presented by Dr. K.K. Tyagi, PI of the Surti Goat Fieldunit. Following recommendations were made:

1. No work has been carried in farmer’s flocks during the year.
2. Breeding value of buck distributed should be reported to PC Unit.

iii. Include standard deviation for each trait in table.

1. Coefficient of variation should be calculated.
2. Purity of breed may be ascertained and programme should be implemented effectively.

1. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out.

vii. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

viii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. Presentation should be as per the guidelines provided by PC Unit.
2. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.
3. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

xii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

xiii. Performance of the unit needs to be improved.

15. Uttarakhand Goat Unit, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand

The report was presented by Dr. R. K. Sharma, PI of the Uttarakhand Goat Unit. Following recommendations were made:

1. All the registered animals in adopted villages should be tagged.
2. The unit should increase its operational area.

iii. Data should be presented with CV and range value of parameters.

1. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.
2. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed to be reported.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.

viii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype / formulation should be reported to PC unit.

1. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

1. Performance of the unit needs to be improved.
2. Barbari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG Makhdoom, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura

The report was presented by Dr. M.K. Singh, PI of Barbari unit presented the report. The comparative performances over the years were presented. Following recommendations were made:

1. Doe productivity over the years needs to be estimated.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Develop goat based agri-business models/multiplier flocks to strengthen genetic improvement, validation of technologies and raising farmer’s income.

1. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated in field.
2. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed to be done.
3. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out.

vii. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to unit.

viii. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

1. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.
2. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

17. Jamunapari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura

The report was presented by Dr. M. S. Dige, Co-PI of the project. The comparative performances over the years were presented. Based on the discussions following recommendations were made:

1. Doe productivity over the years needs to be estimated.
2. Selection differential need to be reported in case of specialized sire and dam line.

iii. Publication and research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

1. Multiplier flocks of Jamunapari goats need to be encouraged.
2. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.
3. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

vii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

viii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

18. Sirohi Farm Unit, ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. S.S. Misra, PI of the Sirohi farm unit. The following recommendations were made:

1. Sire line needs to be analyzed and maintained.
2. Research output in term of publications and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed needs to be done.

1. Ten bucks should be provided to Sirohi Field Unit, Vallabhnagar under TSP programme.
2. State the status of FAMACHA with respect to the unit.
3. Details of technology such as specification and prototype/ formulation should be reported to PC unit.

vii. DNA of all the high yielding animals needs to be stored at PC unit with details of production performance.

viii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

 AICRP on Goat Improvement

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats

Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura 281122 UP, India

No. 10-42(PC)/2016-17                                                                                                                     Dated: June 16, 2016

Proceedings

The 17th Annual Review Meet (ARM) of ICAR-AICRP on Goat Improvement held at High Mountain Arid Agriculture Research Institute, SKUAST-K, Leh-Ladakh-194101

June 12-13, 2017

The 17th Annual Review Meet of AICRP on Goat Improvement was held on June 12-13, 2017 at HMAARI, SKUST-K, Stakna, Leh – Ladakh. The inaugural session was held on June 12, 2017 in the conference Hall of the HMAARI. It was chaired by Prof. Nazir Ahmed, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K. Dr. Sonam Dawa Lompo, CEC, LAHDC, Leh was the CHIEF GUEST and Dr J. K. Jena, DDG (AS), ICAR was the special guest. The inaugural session was attended by Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR. Dr. M.S. Chauhan, Director, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Prof. M.Y. Zargar, Director Research, SKUAST-K, Dr. Vineet Bhasin, Principal scientist, ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. P. K. Rout, Incharge, AICRP on Goat Improvement along with unit incharges of different AICRP units, other university officials, farmers and students.

The inaugural session started with a formal welcome of dignitaries by Prof. M. Y. Zargar, Director Research, SKUAST-K. The Director ICAR-CIRG, Dr. M. S. Chauhan, provided an overview of AICRP on Goat improvement as well as the role of goats in livelihood security of poor people, future prospects as industry, nutritional and medicinal attributes of goat products. Dr. Arjava Sharma, Director, NBAGR, Karnal emphasised to initiate breeding programme for goat breeds in different agro-climatic zone. Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B) overviewed the livestock biodiversity in Ladakh region and importance of goat milk and urine. Dr J. K. Jena, DDG (AS), ICAR focused on the initiating work on the remaining goat breeds of India under the project as well as developing value chain in goat and development of goat based business models suitable for different farming system. Prof. Nazir Ahmed, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K emphasised the importance of livestock as a component in integrated farming system in cold arid mountain region. He also highlighted the economic value of pashmina goat and fibre. Dr. Sonam Dawa Lompo, CEC, LAHDC, Leh

highlighted the importance of goat with respect to other livestock species in Ladakh region. He also emphasized the need for pasture land development in Leh region and provided integrated solution for livelihood security.

The programme was followed by release of publications, Project Coordinator’s report and bulletin on Kid Management, Silage making by Changthangi Goat Unit. Dr. N. A. Ganai, ADR (AS), SKUAST-K proposed vote of thanks followed by group photograph of all the participants.

The technical session I was chaired by Dr J. K. Jena, DDG (AS) and Co-chaired by Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR and Dr. M. S. Chauhan, the Director, ICAR- CIRG, Mathura. The session started with presentation of project coordinator report by Dr. P. K. Rout, I/c AICRP on Goat improvement with brief introduction of the programme, action taken report on 16th ARM Proceedings, Salient achievement, impact, monitoring, evaluation, deliverable during 2017-2020 and future action plan. He also presented the various updated features in Goat Production Management Information System (GMIS). He also discussed about the “Expert System” created for AICRP on Goat Improvement as well as the initiation of “Seasonal Advisory via SMS” in their local languages to all the registered farmers under the project.

The Progress reports of all the field units were presented in the technical section II. The following field units presented their progress report as follows: (i)Andaman Goat Field Unit, ICAR-CARI, Port Blair,(ii)Assam Hill Goat Field Unit, AAU, Khanpara, Guwahati, (iii)Black Bengal Field Unit, Kolkata, (iv)Black Bengal Field Unit, Ranchi, (v) Changthangi Goat Field Unit, SKUAST-K, Leh (J&K), (vi) Gaddi Field Unit Palampur, (vii) Ganjam Field Unit, Bhuvneshwar, (viii) Himalayan Local Goats Field Unit, IVRI, Mukteswar. Dr. M. K. Singh, Dr. Mahesh Dige, Dr. Thiruparthy V. & Dr. K. K. Tyagi were the rapporteur for all the session.

On June 13, 2017 technical session II was chaired by Dr. R. S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B), ICAR and Dr. M. S. Chauhan, Director, ICAR- CIRG and Co-chaired by Dr. Vineet Bhasin, Principal Scientist, ICAR. The session continued with the presentation of the remaining field units i. e (ix) Malabari Field Unit, Mannuthy, (x) Marwari Field Unit, Bikaner, (xi) Osmanabadi Field Unit, Phaltan, (xii) Sirohi Field Unit Vallabhnagar, (xiii) Surti Field Unit, Navsari and (xiv) Uttarakhand Local Goats Field Unit, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar.

The farm units namely Barbari farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Jamunapari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom and Sirohi Farm Unit and ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar presented the progress report for the year 2016-2017 during the third session.

A field visit was also organised to Kharnak/ Samad cluster of Changthani Goat field unit on June 14, 2017. The following recommendations were emerged during presentation in the form of suggestion and comments.

MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. It is necessary to develop mission mode programme on knowledge based goat farming, database development in different aspect of goat production and developing value chain on goat production. The output of the project need to be reflected as research papers, technology development and adoption of technology. The funding source (AICRP) should be acknowledged for each publication, patents and products.
2. Milk nutrient profiling of all breeds should be carried out in collaboration with CIRG.
3. It is necessary to estimate genetic gain over the years and flock productivity. Moreover, estimation of genetic parameters and selection differential should be carried out.
4. Milk yield should be recorded in each breed as it is essential for survival of kids and also to assess milk production status and potential of each breed. Milk yield should be recorded in Kilogram rather than litre. The formula for milk yield calculation need to be provided by the PC Unit.
5. It is necessary to quantify the effect of technological intervention & how much each intervention is contributing towards income generation and sustainable goat production.
6. Standard operating procedure (SOP) for data recording on growth & milk yield need to be defined. Goat Cooperatives should be formulated for more income, genetic improvement and horizontal dissemination of technologies among goat keepers.
7. FAMACHA for all the units should be developed.
8. Artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen on experimental basis should be conducted at the places where facilities are available.
9. Establishment of multiplier flocks for genetic improvement should be encouraged and popularized.
10. Manpower pattern should be uniform in all the units and should be appointed at least one data enumerator for one village on contractual basis. The remuneration for enumerator will be Rs. 10,000/-per month or as per minimum rate fixed by respective state government. Direct e-transfer (DBT) should be encouraged, while paying the dues and working personal in the project.

11. Reporting to PC Unit should be carried out regularly within the time frame. Hard copy of published research papers, patent information and product details should be provided by each unit to PC Unit at CIRG.
12. Publication with respect to package of management practices should be taken off by all the units during this year.

UNIT-WISE RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Andaman Goat Field Unit, ICAR- CIARI, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Island

The report was presented by Dr. Jai Sunder, PI of Andaman Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made.

1. One more cluster may be added during the year.
2. Record milk production in all the adopted flock.

iii. Calculate per doe productivity – net profit, Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated & reported.

1. Teressa goat should also be maintained at farm in addition to Andamani goats.
2. Strengthen farm unit for both the breeds.
3. Genetic parameter estimation should be carried out.

vii. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

viii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

1. Performance needs to be improved.

2. Assam Hill Goat Field Unit AAU, Khanpara, Guwahati, Assam

The report was presented by Dr. N. Nahardeka, PI of Assam Hill Goat Field Unit, AAU, Khanpara Guwahati, Assam. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Reliable milk recording data should be collected.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

1. Genetic parameter estimation should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
3. Region specific management, plan during flood.

vii. Performance needs to be improved.

3. Black Bengal Goat Field Unit, WBUV and FS, Kolkata, West Bengal, Kolkata

The report was presented by Dr. Manorajan Roy, PI of Black Bengal Goat Field Unit, WBUAFS, Kolkata. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Doe productivity needs to be calculated.
2. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

iii. Deworming should not be carried out at 1 month of age without observing worm load.

1. Income analysis should be carried out with separate sale price of male & females.
2. Comparison of all the production parameter should be presented for last 3 years.
3. Milk replaces formula need to be analysed with respect to protein requirement.

vii. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

viii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

1. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
2. Performance needs to be improved.

4. Black Bengal Field Unit, BAU, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand

The report was presented by Dr. L. B. Singh, PI of Black Bengal Field Unit, Ranchi. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Sale price of male and female should be taken into account separately for reporting income generation.
2. Milk/colostrum replacer formula needs to be standardized.

iii. Specify the activities being carried out with collaborating institution.

1. Income from goat rearing need to be reanalysed & report back to PC Unit within 2 months.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
3. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

vii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

viii. Estimation of breeding value for selected bucks needs to be carried out.

1. Performance needs to be improved.

5. Changthangi Goat Field Unit, SKUAST, Kashmir, Leh – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

The report was presented by Dr. Feroz Seikh, PI of Changthangi Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Serum samples (serological evidences) should be collected for the screening of CCPP.
2. Recording of milk production data should be carried out both in farm and field unit.

iii. Select the bucks based on selection criteria i.e. pashmina yield at 18 month of age.

1. Details of selection criteria for pashmina goat should be sent to PC Unit. Selection should be carried out based on selection criteria developed by the unit.
2. The screening for brucellosis should be carried out and reasons for still birth and abortions need to be examined.
3. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for bucks distributed.

viii. Develop low cost technologies and management practices suitable for nomads and village based goat farmers.

1. Advertisement of properties of goat milk in entire Laddakh along with provision of centres for marketing of goat milk preferably with business partner (government/private).
2. Performance needs to be improved.

6. Gaddi Field Unit, HPKVV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

The report was presented by Dr. P. K. Dogra, PI of Gaddi Field Unit, HPKVV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Kidding percentage need to be calculated properly for last five years and to be reported to PC Unit.
2. Body weight of selected males during last 5 years should be reported to PC Unit.

iii. Kid mortality need to be partitioned season wise and specific intervention need to be described.

1. Standardize the AI Protocol and validate it.
2. Data analysis should be carried out by taking in account of season, sex and year etc.
3. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed. Milk yield needs to be recorded with precision.

viii. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

1. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
2. The performance was satisfactory.

7. Ganjam Field Unit, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Orissa

The report was presented by Dr. D. K. Karna, PI of Ganjam Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Standardize the presentation format and style.
2. Calculate the income of farmer from goat rearing.

iii. Calculate per doe productivity over the years.

1. Specific intervention based success story need to be developed.
2. A Letter to vice chancellor regarding fund utilization and discussion with authority at OUAT and visit the unit for necessary improvement.
3. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

vii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

viii. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

1. Estimation of breeding value of selected bucks should be reported.
2. Performance needs to be improved.

8. Himalayan Goat Field Unit, ICAR-IVRI Campus, Mukteswar, Uttrakhand

The report was presented by Dr. C. K. Jena, PI of Himalayan Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Proper documentation of biomass availability in the migratory route.
2. Operational area and breeding tract of the breed need be specified.

iii. Baseline data should be carried out.

1. Tagging of the animals need to be carried out within 6 months.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for bucks distributed.

viii. Performance needs to be improved.

9. Malabari Field Unit, KV&ASU, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala

The report was presented by Dr. Thirupathy Venkatachalapathy, PI of Malabari Field Unit, Thrissur presented the report. Following recommendations were made.

1. The unit needs to add some more clusters to increase population size.
2. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

iii. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

1. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.
2. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
3. The performance was satisfactory.

10. Marwari Field Unit, RAJUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. G. C. Gahlot, PI of Marwari Field Unit. Following recommendations have been made.

1. Milk yield data should be reported as per the format provided by PC Unit.
2. Genetic parameter estimation needs to be carried out.

iii. All the adopted animals should be tagged for detailed data recording.

1. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.
3. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

vii. Performance needs to be improved.

11. Osmanabadi Goat Field Unit, NARI, Phaltan, Maharashtra

The report was presented by Dr. Chanda Nimbkar, PI of the project. Following recommendations were made.

1. Milk yield recording should be carried out precisely.

1. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out.

iii. More number of animals needs to be adopted in different clusters.

1. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

12. Sangamneri Goat Field Unit, MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra

The report was presented by Dr. S. Mandakmale, PI of Sangamneri Goat Field Unit. Following recommendations were made.

1. Project operational area and adoption of new clusters area needs to be should be taken of during the year.
2. Study shelf life of cheese prepared by the unit.

iii. Genetic parameter analysis needs to be calculated.

1. Purity of breed needs to be assessed in field condition.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

viii. Upload data in GMIS – breed purity in the field condition need to be assessed.

1. Performance needs to be improved.
2. Sirohi Field Unit, RAJUVAS, Vallabhnagar, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. R.K. Nagda, PI of Sirohi field unit. Following recommendations were made.

1. Genetic parameter estimation should be reported within 3 months
2. Presentation format should be uniform

iii. Ensure purity of breed in the field/ adopted flock.

1. Breed value of the buck distributed need to be provided.
2. Replicate interventions in new districts/locations and obtain 10 bucks from CSWRI under TSP.
3. Calculate/ estimate income from breed type animals.

vii. Upload GMIS data, immediately.

1. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

xii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

xiii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

14. Surti Goat Field Unit, N.A.U., Navsari, Gujarat

The report was presented by Dr. K. K. Tyagi, PI of the Surti Goat Field unit. Following recommendations were made.

1. Breeding value of buck distributed should be reported to PC Unit.
2. Purity of breed may be ascertained and programme should be implemented effectively.

iii. Data should be uploaded in GMIS within one month.

1. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
3. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

vii. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

viii. Presentation should be as per the guidelines provided by PC Unit.

1. Performance needs to be improved.
2. Uttarakhand Goat Unit, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand

The report was presented by Dr. Brijesh Singh, Co-PI of the Uttarakhand Goat Unit. Following recommendations were made.

1. Intervention in management for coccidiosis should be taken of.
2. All the registered animals in adopted villages should be tagged.

iii. Differentiation of Pantja, Chagurkha and Udaipuri breed through molecular characterization.

1. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.
2. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.
3. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.

vii. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.

viii. Performance needs to be improved.

16. Barbari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG Makhdoom, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura

The report was presented by Dr. M.K. Singh, PI of Barbari unit presented the report. The comparative performances over the years were presented. Following recommendations were made.

1. Doe productivity over the years needs to be estimated.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Goat based agri-business models/multiplier flocks to strengthened for genetic improvement, validation of technologies and raising farmers income.

1. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated in field.
2. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.
3. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out.

vii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

17. Jamunapari Farm Unit, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura

The report was presented by Dr. M. S. Dige, Co-PI of the project. The comparative performances over the years were presented. Based on the discussions following recommendations were made.

1. Doe productivity over the years needs to be estimated.
2. Selection differential need to be reported in case of specialized sire and dam line.

iii. Publication and research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

1. Multiplier flocks of Jamunapari goats need to be encouraged.
2. Technology adoption rate need to be calculated.
3. Genetic parameter analysis should be carried out

vii. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

18. Sirohi Farm Unit, ICAR- CSWRI, Avikanagar, Rajasthan

The report was presented by Dr. S. S. Misra, PI of the Sirohi farm unit. The following recommendations were made.

1. Sire line needs to be analyzed and maintained.
2. Research output in term of publication and package of practices should be carried out.

iii. Technology adoption rate needs to be calculated.

1. Estimation of breeding value for buck distributed.
2. Ten bucks should be provided to Sirohi field unit, Vallabhnagar under TSP programme.
3. The performance of the unit was satisfactory.

17th Annual Review Meet ended with vote of thanks by I/C PC Dr. P. K. Rout. On this occasion Hon’ble ADG and Director CIRG gave their blessings to all units.