Maximising the genetic potential of cattle population in Bangladesh
In 1987, BRAC undertook a programme to breed cattle through artificial insemination to maximise farmers' limited resources and increase milk production. The development process of domestic cow breeds gained some momentum due to the provision of artificial insemination services through liquid semen from the Department of Livestock Services (DLS). In 2000, BRAC started the production of frozen semen in its own bull station to ensure quality artificial insemination services, and to preserve and maintain the quality of liquid semen.
Currently, 4,000 workers are providing artificial insemination services to 3.91 million cows per year in 64 districts of Bangladesh. Frozen semen is also being produced at two bull stations of BRAC.
Our commitment is to create livelihood opportunities for cattle farmers and strengthen the rural economy of Bangladesh. BRAC Artificial Insemination is working on expanding artificial insemination services throughout 64 districts of Bangladesh and introducing innovations for dairy development. In 2019, BRAC Artificial Insemination established a cattle breed development research centre at the Bogra Bull and Breeding Station. The aim of this research centre is to produce pure-bred bulls using embryo transfer technology, as well as create a new cattle breed that naturally adapts to the local environment, developed specifically for rural Bangladeshi farmers. This new breed will require low production and maintenance costs in comparison to foreign cattle breeds.
NUMBERS
Over 4,000 AI Service Providers
115 Area sales centres
Over 3.91 million cattle successfully inseminated in 2022
This organisation is an excellent example of all good things that can be done when there is a will.
I found the BRAC AI Enterprise employees to be highly dedicated to providing high quality service to the enterprise as well as providing high quality semen and services to the farmers of Bangladesh.
STORIES
SERVICES
Mobile veterinary clinics
Mobile veterinary clinics for dairy animals in rural communities
Progeny show
Progeny show programme for best quality progeny exhibition in the field
Call centre services
Call centre services (09606162636) for dairy farmers’ support
Farmers awareness
Dairy farmers awareness session (Training/meeting/workshop)
Foundation training
Employment generation through foundation training of AI Service Providers
Veterinary consultancy
Veterinary consultancy services through expert team members
PRODUCTS
BRAC Artificial Insemination has two bull stations: BRAC Bull and Buck Station in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and BRAC Bull and Breeding Station in Bogra, Bangladesh. BRAC produces high genetic value semen of:
Holstein Friesian
Crossbred and Purebred (Dairy cattle)
Sahiwal
Crossbred and Purebred (Dual purpose cattle)
Red Chittagong Cattle
Munshiganj Cattle
Murrah Buffalo
Black Bengal Goat
MACHINERIES
- Computer assisted semen analyser (CASA)
- Phase contrast microscope with digital monitor
- Stereo zoom microscope
- Colour doppler ultrasound machine
- Spectrophotometer
- Automatic filling, sealing and printing machine
- Digitcool bio freezer
