Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, released a publication titled “Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Production and Standard Operating Procedures for Artificial Insemination using Liquid Semen in Pigs” on November 2, 2026, in Sikkim. According to the Ministry, the release aims to promote scientific pig breeding and support livelihoods, particularly in the North-Eastern Region.
The newly introduced protocol establishes guidelines for scientific semen production, quality assurance, biosecurity, preservation, and artificial insemination. It includes standards for setting up pig semen laboratories and providing artificial insemination services across India.
According to the release, the North-Eastern Region accounts for nearly 45% of India’s pig population, with indigenous and non-descript pigs making up about 79% of the total. The publication is available as a PDF on the official website of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
What it means
- The publication provides a guide for States, veterinarians, breeding centres, and farmers to adopt artificial insemination and modern breeding practices.
- The publication PDF can be accessed on the official website of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Releases Publication Titled “Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Production and Standard Operating Procedures for Artificial Insemination using Liquid Semen in Pigs” to Accelerate Genetic Improvement and Enhance Livelihoods, Especially in North-East India”. Read the original release.
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