Dairy farmer can produce more milk by keeping less number but genetically superior animals. The views were 
expressed by Dr P S Brar, Director, of Livestock Farms, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana in an Indian Council of Agriculture Research, sponsored training course for farmers on “Breed improvement through selection of superior sires and better Artificial Insemination techniques” held from March 22-29, 2016. This training was aimed at creating awareness about breed improvement, adoption of artificial insemination, disease control etc among dairy farmers and unemployed youths working in dairy sector to make this sector profitable. In this program, 30 farmers from districts of Bathinda, Fazilka, Sangrur, Mohali, Ferozepur and Ludhiana, participated. A total of 28 lectures and demonstrations were presented to the farmers including, typical breed characteristics of dairy animals, their nutritional and general management, benefits of artificial insemination, prevention of diseases, record keeping, semen management etc.
At concluding function, Dr. Harish Kumar Verma, Director of Extension Education, GADVASU emphasized on education of farmers on the various aspects of reproduction, production and management. He emphasized on faster genetic improvement of dairy animals through adoption of artificial insemination technique and that such training courses will be frequently conducted for farmers. Dr Verma also apprised the farmers about the magazines, bulletins and books on dairy farming, goat farming and swine farming published by the university and advised farmers to remain in touch with the university to gain knowledge for newer practices.
Dr Ajeet Kumar course coordinator, told that they received 
96 applications including few from Haryana, and Rajasthan, out of which 30 were selected this training. Dr Sumit Singal the other coordinator opined that selection of superior bulls is very important for improving production and reproduction at any dairy farm and that embryo transfer technology can be successfully used to produce superior sires. Dr Brar informed the farmers that at GADVASU dairy farm, a herd of genetically superior animals is being maintained and male calves of superior bulls and dams are available on sale from time to time. He thanked the farmers for their overwhelming response and keen interests in the lectures and demonstrations undertaken by the scientists. Farmers expressed their satisfaction on the quality and content of the training.
