Nepal Distributes Over 48,000 Murrah Buffalo Semen Doses to Boost Dairy Production

Nepal is actively working to enhance its dairy sector through the strategic distribution of high-quality Murrah buffalo semen. The Department of Livestock Services recently distributed 48,856 doses of semen, collected from 15 elite Murrah bulls, to dairy farmers across the country.

The Murrah breed, originating from India's Punjab and Haryana states, is renowned for its superior milk production capabilities, capable of yielding 4,000 to 5,000 liters per lactation. This contrasts sharply with local Nepali breeds, which typically produce between 1,500 and 1,600 liters. The initiative aims to significantly improve the genetic stock of Nepal's buffalo population and increase overall milk output.

Dr. Indira Sharma, the department's information officer, noted that since receiving Murrah bulls as a gift from India three years ago, a total of 130,424 doses of semen have been collected. Of these, 48,856 doses have been distributed to various livestock service centers for artificial insemination programs. Semen was sourced from bulls located at breeding offices in Pokhara, Lahan, and Nepalgunj.

"Semen collection and distribution of semen from Murrah bulls has been ongoing. Calves have started being born through artificial insemination. But it’s not possible to draw any conclusions right now about how much milk production has increased from artificial insemination of Murrah breed semen and breed improvement," Dr. Sharma stated. The department anticipates that the widespread adoption of artificial insemination technology will lead to higher-quality buffalo breeds, reduced production costs for farmers, and increased commercial viability for animal husbandry.

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Semen collection and distribution of semen from Murrah bulls has been ongoing. Calves have started being born through artificial insemination. But it’s not possible to draw any conclusions right now about how much milk production has increased from artificial insemination of Murrah breed semen and breed improvement.