Sperma freezer

[Guest guest]

> Dear Abhirama Prabhu,

>

> please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

>

> I checked out the different kinds of sperma freezers. I would need some

> more information before I could buy one. For what purposes do you actually

> need it? For how long do you want to keep the sperma in there, is it only

> intended for transportation or as some storage device, so that you always

> have something when needed?

>

> Both types of containers require regular equipping with fluid nitrogen.

> The small one needs to be equipped with it every 2-3 weeks. The big one

> lasts for 3 months. The size of the big one is approx. 60 cm (2 feet)

> high. These containers are very fragile - just like a thermo bottle.

>

> So the main question is whether you have the possiblity of getting new

> nitrogen somewhere closeby?

>

> Please let me know as soon as possible so that I can order the container

> for you.

>

> Y.s. NAD

Prabhu

We can get the nitrogen refills. We are trying to keep a breed of Indian cow

that is nearly extinct thru the misguided policies of the World Bank and

other donor agencies who had help sponsor the disastrous 'green revolution'

in India. They introduced western cows and have tryed to develop a

succesfull crossbreed that would produce more milk. Unfortunatly the result

is an animal that is less disease tolerant and the bull cows are not very

good in the field. This has led to more and more animal slaughter, as the

bulls are an unwelcome expense for the poor farmers, because they are not

good at labouring in the fields. If we are serious about varnashrama or

sustainable agriculture, we must try to preserve the animals that have been

bred for this kind of lifestyle.

I do not know how much these containers cost, but they are very usefull for

our breeding. We will be sharing the sperm with a few others who are also

trying to maintain this breed (Red Sindi cows), including Mayapur. If we can

get the longer lasting one, it would be better, however the small one would

be good if the larger one is too expensive.

ys Abhirama

[Guest guest]

> If we are serious about varnashrama or

> sustainable agriculture, we must try to preserve the animals that have been

> bred for this kind of lifestyle.

 

Perservation of heritage breeds is a great thing. Each area should be doing

research as to the best breeds for their area. Good work.

[Guest guest]

> > If we are serious about varnashrama or

> > sustainable agriculture, we must try to preserve the animals that have

> > been bred for this kind of lifestyle.

>

> Perservation of heritage breeds is a great thing. Each area should be

> doing research as to the best breeds for their area. Good work.

We now have an excellant group of 'seed cows' of the Red Sindi variety. We

got the best from the Tamal Nadu government dairy, who are the only serious

breeders of this variety left. Five excellant cows, who will produce 8 to 12

leatres per day during peak lactation and will also produce really fine

bulls for our fields. One nearby temple go-shalla has also started breeding

these cows and they will be keeping a bull for breeding, so we can share

genetic diversity. I hope to introduce this variety into the Mayapur heard

as well.

There is another local cow here, called 'Malnad Giddi, that is very small,

gives about 2 liters per day of sweat milk that has a butterfat content of 7

or 8%!!! The fat has a very fine grain that is like goat milk, in that it is

very easy for babys and old people to digest. We are planning to find some

of these for our goshalla someday also. Thanks for the encouragement. ys

Abhirama