Semen Technology — A LucrativeWay to Earn

摘要

The sale of buffalo bull semen is fast catching up amongst the Murrah breeders in Haryana who are earning huge money as a result of increasing Artificial Insemination (Al) practices. Ironically, three decades earlier, the male buffalo calf was almostneglected as it lacked economic viability. Naresh Kumar, 28, a resident of Buddhakhera village of Kaithal district, whose buffalo bull (4 years) was adjudged the breed champion of Murrah as well as best animal of livestock show says, "I was offered a handsome amount for selling the bull, but I declined as I have regular income from the sale of semen and have earned ? 10 lakh in the last six months by selling it."