10/2/2025.

 

In a continuation of the ambitious effort to put Gombe State at the forefront of dairy production and processing, the Gombe State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has begun a free insemination exercise, utilizing exotic breeds with local cows to improve livelihoods, resilience, and profitability.

 

The exercise follows a recent synchronization program designed to optimize the timing of insemination.

 

The State Coordinator of the L-PRES Project, Professor Usman Bello Abubakar, previously explained that the project has imported semen from high-yielding exotic breeds of cows from Brazil.

 

“Our goal is to produce crossbred animals that can thrive in our local environment while significantly increasing milk production. We aim to transition from the current average of one or two liters per day from local breeds to significantly higher yields,” he stated.

 

This initiative serves as a crucial step towards establishing milk collection centers and a subsequent milk processing factory within the state capital.

By improving milk production and facilitating the development of a robust dairy value chain, this initiative will enhance the profitability and commercialization of the livestock industry while simultaneously improving hygiene and reducing the risks associated with traditional milk distribution and selling methods.