1.      LIVESTOCK RESEARCH STATION, B. H.: 5353

A.      To establish a crossbred dairy herd having      genetic inheritance of 50% Kankrej and          50% exotic          cattle.

            B.     To study different management problems of crossbred animals.

C.     To provide reliable basic data necessary for planning large scale cattle  development                                      programme.

D.    To supply superior bull-calves to different agencies and farmers involved in crossbreeding.

2.    Conservation and   Improvement of Indigenous Cattle at Anand.    B.H. 12973

a.     To establish a small herd of Elite Gir cattle (100 cows) at LRS, Anand, to conserve and improve Gir               genotype under eco-system of middle Gujarat.

            b.     To serve as a nodal agency in middle Gujarat for supply of superior males and females of Gir breed for                        in-situ conservation.

            c.     To develop package of practices for management, health, nutrition & reproduction of Gir cattle. 

3. Introduction of Mechanization on a dairy farm.

             a.        Introduction of mechanization in dairy animals’ farm, demonstration and training.

             b.       To impart training to veterinarians, other professionals and supportive professionals in dairy farming                        to develop entrepreneurship and self employment