Jaipur, June 7 -- The Rajasthan government, in collaboration with the Centre, is set to organise livestock fairs at the divisional level and in 11 other districts to promote animal husbandry. Alongside, the state is implementing the 'Sex-Sorted Semen' scheme aimed at reducing the number of bulls and improving cattle productivity, officials said on Saturday.

"Livestock fairs will be organised at the divisional level and in 11 districts to promote animal husbandry. Brazilian Gir cattle semen, which can yield 40-50 litres of milk per day, will be made available to breeders in Rajasthan at subsidised rates," said Joraram Kumat, Minister for Devasthan and Animal Husbandry.

He added, "The Sex-Sorted Semen scheme and breed improvement programs...