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Guwahati: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research officially registered the Asomi sheep as a distinct national breed. This move marks a win for Assam's livestock sector. It officially secures the future of these indigenous genetic resources. The breed thrives in the local climate. Rural communities have reared these animals for generations to support their livelihoods.
Registration opens the door for systematic breeding programs. Experts now plan to sharpen the breed's genetic traits. Researchers want higher productivity while keeping the sheep's unique characteristics intact. This work follows years of data collection by local veterinarians and agricultural institutions. They focused on documenting the animal's specific physical traits.
The agency expects this status to strengthen the state's agricultural economy. Conservation efforts will ramp up immediately. "The recognition formally places the breed among India's registered livestock breeds and is expected to strengthen efforts towards its conservation, scientific breeding and sustainable development." Officials hope this status will safeguard the regional biodiversity of Assam for years to come.
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