Honourable Governor of Gujarat and Chancellor of State Universities, Shree Acharya Devvrat Ji, visited the Gujarat Bovine Semen Sexing Institute at Patan, operated by Genus Breeding India Private Limited (Genus ABS India). The visit focused on reviewing advancements in bovine genetics and sexed semen technology being implemented to support the Indian dairy industry.
The Governor was accompanied by Shree Shankar Chaudhary, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Dr. Falguni Thakkar, Director of Animal Husbandry and CEO of the Gujarat Livestock Development Board (GLDB), Shree Tusharkumar Y. Bhatt, Collector of Patan, and Shree Vasant K. Nayi, Superintendent of Police, Patan.
The delegation was given a presentation by Dr. Rahul Gupta, Dr. Dinesh Singh Rawat, and Shilpa J. on the role of Genus ABS India’s global expertise in bovine genetics and its proprietary Sexcel sexed semen technology. This technology is being used to improve cattle breeding outcomes and support long-term productivity for Indian dairy farmers.
The team then toured the company’s semen sexing production facility, where Dr. Rahul Gupta and Mr. Tirath Jotva explained the processes and scientific principles behind the technology.
The visit highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between the government, research institutions, and industry in developing sustainable solutions for the dairy sector in India.
