Maahi MPO launches GauSort gender-sorted semen technology for farmer members
Maahi Milk Producer Organisation (Maahi MPO) has launched GauSort, an indigenous gender-sorted semen technology, for the benefit of its farmer members in Gujarat.
The initiative was inaugurated by Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and NDDB Dairy Services (NDS), in the presence of board members of Maahi MPO. The programme is intended to help farmers achieve more female calf births, improve breed quality, and support better dairy productivity.
GauSort has been developed in India by the National Dairy Development Board with support from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. Implemented under the National Gokul Mission, the technology is positioned as a step toward scientific livestock breeding in the dairy sector.
The technology increases the likelihood of producing a greater number of high-quality female calves, which can contribute to higher future milk production and improved farmer incomes. NDDB Dairy Services is providing technical support for implementation and the expansion of related services to farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Meenesh Shah said GauSort is an important initiative for scientific livestock management and self-reliant dairy development.
“It will play a significant role in enhancing productivity and strengthening farmers' incomes in the dairy sector. The adoption of GauSort technology in the Maahi MPO operational area will improve the genetic quality of livestock, increase productivity and promote the sustainable growth of dairy farming. I am confident that farmers in Gujarat will embrace GauSort and further strengthen their dairy enterprises,” he said.
Maahi MPO also operates a Doorstep Veterinary Health Service under the name Maahi Pashu Seva, which provides farmers with services related to animal health, breeding, nutrition, and livestock management. Through the platform-based service, animal health records are maintained and farmers receive timely veterinary care.
The GauSort facility will be delivered to Maahi MPO farmer members through Maahi Pashu Seva. The objective is to support better livestock quality, improved dairy management practices, and more sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Source: Press release shared by Slough PR on behalf of Maahi MPO.
