Source: TH
Context: Scientists at the ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bengaluru, have developed CRYODIL, India’s first egg yolk-free semen preservation solution for buffalo breeding, capable of extending semen shelf life to 18 months.
About CRYODIL:
- What it is?
- CRYODIL is a ready-to-use, egg yolk-free semen extender designed to preserve buffalo semen for long durations while maintaining fertility and motility.
- Developed by:
- Developed by scientists at the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Bengaluru.
- Aim:
- To provide a safe, efficient, and affordable alternative to traditional egg-yolk-based semen extenders and enhance buffalo breeding efficiency in India.
- Features:
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- Long Shelf Life: Preserves semen for up to 18 months without contamination or loss of motility.
- Microbe-Free Solution: Eliminates risk of microbial contamination associated with egg yolks.
- Stable Composition: Uses purified whey proteins instead of egg yolk, ensuring consistent semen quality.
- Cost-Effective: Cheaper and easier to produce compared to imported commercial extenders.
- Field-Tested Innovation: Successfully tested on 24 buffalo bulls, showing higher post-thaw sperm movement and fertility potential.
- Significance:
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- Boosts Buffalo Breeding: Enhances success rate of artificial insemination, crucial for India’s dairy productivity.
- Promotes Atmanirbhar Bharat: Reduces dependence on costly foreign extenders, fostering indigenous innovation.
- Improves Dairy Economics: Increases milk yield potential by improving breeding efficiency.
