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Crossbred animals

The technology has been developed for obtaining hybrids of not only plants but also obtaining hybrid stains from animals.

Importance of cross breed animals is the yield of these animals is greater. The profits are greater.


Few examples are as follows- A Indian cow yields 5-6 liters of milk every day. If crossed with a Jersey, Holstein, Red Dean Bull, yield rises to 10-12 liters daily. Cows of Kandari, Devani, Khilhari, Dangi varieties of Maharashtra have been selected for cross breeding.


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