A livestock artificial insemination technician in Vaheval village, Gujarat, has achieved an 80% conception rate in cattle through artificial insemination, surpassing the national average of 35-40%. Deepak Patel, with only a fifth standard education, has significantly improved reproductive performance and milk yields in dairy cattle in the region. His precise timing of insemination has been key to his high success rate.
At the Surat District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (SUMUL Dairy), where Patel works, an estimated 5,00,000 artificial insemination procedures are conducted annually, with an overall success rate of around 53%. Patel’s individual success rate stands out, leading to an increase in productive dairy animals and higher milk output for farmers in his area.
Dr. Ajitsinh Jadve, the head of the veterinary department at SUMUL Dairy, highlighted Patel’s exceptional performance, noting that his method has resulted in crossbred cows producing an average of 11.3 liters of milk per day in Mahuva taluka, surpassing the state and national averages. Patel, who joined SUMUL Dairy in 1999, has performed over 80,000 artificial insemination procedures, maintaining a consistently high level of success.
Patel’s work has not gone unnoticed, as he has been honored by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah for his contributions to the dairy sector. His dedication to precise timing and success in artificial insemination has not only increased farmers’ incomes but also accelerated livestock improvement in Mahuva. Patel has even passed on his knowledge by training his son-in-law in artificial insemination work, ensuring the continuity of his technique in the local community.
