The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Artificial insemination (AI) is a technique used to artificially inseminate a female animal with semen from a male animal. This is done by inserting a catheter into the female’s reproductive tract and depositing the semen directly into the uterus. AI can be used to improve the genetic quality of livestock, to increase the number of offspring produced by a female animal, and to overcome problems with infertility.
Crossbreeding is the mating of two animals from different breeds. This can be done to produce offspring with the desired characteristics of both parents. Crossbreeding can be used to improve the productivity of livestock, to increase their resistance to disease, and to produce animals that are better suited to a particular environment.
Embryo transfer technology is a technique used to transfer embryos from one female animal to another. This is done by surgically removing the embryos from the donor animal and implanting them into the recipient animal. Embryo transfer can be used to increase the number of offspring produced by a female animal, to preserve genetic diversity, and to produce animals that are better suited to a particular environment.
The Odisha government promotes the use of all of these techniques to improve livestock breeding. These techniques can help to improve the productivity, health, and quality of livestock in Odisha.