Pakistan, Nov. 9 -- The Punjab government launched a livestock herd transformation initiative across 15 districts to improve the genetic potential of indigenous and non-descript cattle through artificial insemination, offering farmers access to high-quality semen at subsidized rates.

The initiative aims to enhance milk and meat production, improve cattle breeds and strengthen the economic prospects of livestock farmers by introducing superior genetics into local and crossbred cattle populations.

Under the programme, semen of several internationally recognized cattle breeds, including Holstein Friesian, Jersey, Gir, Brahman, Angus, Guzera, Nelore and Wagyu, is being made available to farmers. The facility particularly targets non-descrip...