On 10 January 2016, scientists at Central Institute for Research
on Buffaloes (CIRB) in Hisar claimed to have successfully produces a cloned
buffalo offspring Cirb Gaurav. CIRB Director Dr. Inderjeet Singh stated that
the scientists achieved the success on 11 December 2015. The scientists
achieved the feat under the project titled, Cloning for conservation and multiplication
of superior buffalo germplasm. With this achievement, CIRB became world’s third
and India’s second institute to produce cloned buffalo.
About cloned buffalo calf Cirb Gaurav:
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This cloned buffalo calf is distinct from the
earlier clones produced in India.
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The clone is produced from cells of ventral side
of tail of superior bull buffalo. The cebtral side of tail is least exposed to
sunlight and may have less mutation rate and can be good choice for isolation
of donor cells to produce healthy clones.
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The newborn cloned calf is maintaining good
health and showing normal activities.
National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal was the first institute
to produce a cloned calf in India.
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