CM Sarma Announces World's First IVF Lakshmi Calf from Assam

In a statement posted on the X platform, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the birth of the world’s first IVF female calf of the Lakshmi breed, a prized indigenous cattle line. The calf, born at the College of Veterinary Science and Fisheries, represents a breakthrough in assisted reproductive technology aimed at preserving valuable genetic resources. Sarma praised the laboratory team and forecasted that the success will strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance disease resistance, and support sustainable livestock development.