Animal Science Division of ICAR coordinates and monitors research activities in its 19 Research Institutes and their Regional Centers/Stations. The Division has 2 Deemed Universities, 10 National/Central Research Institutes, 1 Bureau, 1 Directorate and 5 National Research Centers. The Division coordinates 4 All India Coordinated Research Projects, 6 network research programmes, 1 Advanced Research Project on Canines, 2 CRPs on vaccines and diagnostics and VTCC.
The Division promotes scientific advancements in animal genetics and breeding, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, health, welfare and production management. It advances genetic improvement, development of superior breeds and conservation of indigenous animal genetic resources. It promotes the integration of genomics, biotechnology, advanced reproductive technologies, bioinformatics, data analytics and artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific innovation and enhance livestock productivity. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, capacity building, technology development and dissemination, Animal Science Division addresses emerging challenges in livestock production. It strengthens evidence-based policymaking and scientific and financial monitoring to enhance productivity, climate resilience, farmers’ income, sustainable animal husbandry, rural livelihoods and national food and nutritional security.
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