Hebbevu Genetics, a cattle genetics company driving productivity through science-led breeding systems, has initiated a global collaboration with ACN Agropecuária at ExpoZebu 2026, positioning India at the centre of a renewed global focus on elite desi cattle genetics. The announcement was made at the premises of ABCZ (Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Zebu), marking the first time in over 70 years that an Indian organisation has hosted a formal engagement at the venue.
This collaboration brings together India, the origin of Zebu cattle, and Brazil, known for its long-standing work in scientific breeding, with a shared focus on advancing structured breeding practices, strengthening indigenous bloodlines, and improving on-ground outcomes for dairy farmers. The initiative is centred on knowledge exchange, access to globally benchmarked breeding systems, and the integration of proven genetic lines within Indian farm conditions.
Through this effort, Indian farmers will gain exposure to performance-proven bloodlines such as Gir Leiteiro, Girolando, Ongole, and Red Sindhi, alongside structured breeding approaches that focus on consistency, reproductive efficiency, and long-term herd improvement. At the same time, the collaboration creates a pathway for Indian-origin desi cow genetics to gain wider global recognition as resilient, high-value genetic resources suited for evolving climate and productivity needs.
The initiative addresses long-standing challenges in India’s dairy ecosystem, including uneven milk yield and fragmented breeding practices. By promoting structured breeding programs, including the use of sex-sorted semen and advanced reproductive techniques such as IVF and embryo transfer, the effort aims to make outcomes more predictable and scalable at the farm level.
For farmers, the focus remains on improving productivity, strengthening herd quality, and building long-term asset value through more reliable and scientific breeding systems. The broader intent is to move towards a more organised, systems-led approach where genetic potential is effectively translated into real-world performance.
A spokesperson from Hebbevu Genetics said: “This collaboration is about taking Indian desi cow genetics to global markets in a structured and scalable way, while simultaneously transforming productivity at the farm level. By introducing performance-proven bloodlines through structured breeding programs, farmers can achieve multi-fold improvements in milk yield under the right management conditions. At the same time, we are building direct export pathways to position Indian genetics as a global asset.”
A representative from ACN Agropecuária added:“This partnership creates a strong bridge between Indian-origin genetics and global breeding systems, enabling long-term value creation across markets.”
In the coming months, the focus will be on strengthening these exchange frameworks, validating breeding approaches under Indian conditions, and expanding access for farmers. Over time, the initiative aims to contribute to a more sustainable, productivity-led dairy ecosystem, while reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in elite desi cattle genetics.
