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to conserve them and utilize the genotype for the breeding program can be effectively achieved by
the organic breeding method and in-situ and ex-situ conservation approach. Organic breeding
should include selection of the superior individuals, crossing among themselves and again selection
within progeny; cross progeny to obtain pure breed. But there should be taken equal consideration
to avoid out breeding. Final progenies should be maintained and multiplied. These afterwards
should be used to get the superior breeds including the high milking character of the another breed
and disease resistance, short height, tolerance to extreme environment characters of the Achham
cattle.
Conservation in its natural or native environment can significantly help to increase its number. In
addition, another approach for conservation i.e. ex-situ conservation should be done in the diverse
climatic condition around the world. Dissemination of the breed to the different environment
around the world will itself aid to its conservation.
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