The All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on poultry breeding, Mannuthy, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (KVASU), bagged the national breed conservation award for 2021. The centre received the prestigious award from ICAR – The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) for the conservation and research activities on the Tellicherry breed, the only registered native chicken breed from the State.
The AICRP started conserving the Tellicherry breed in 2014. This breed started laying eggs in five months through scientific selection and management. As a result of the research, annual egg production increased to 160-170 eggs.
About the awards:
- The award carries a prize money of Rs 10,000 and a citation.
- The award was established by ICAR – NBAGR for their contribution towards the conservation and improvement of registered Indian breeds of domestic livestock and poultry.
