Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala managed by NDDB Dairy Services

Name

Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala managed by NDDB Dairy Services

Legal name

Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala

Website

https://sagbidaj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bovine Genetics and Animal Breeding

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Insemination (AI) & Semen Collection/Distribution Services (AFAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sexed Semen & Sex Selection Services (AFAEAJAI), Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD), Cloning & Advanced Reproductive Technologies Services (AFAEAJAL), Reproductive Health & Hormonal Products (HLAMAEAI)

Keywords

• Bovine frozen semen production
• Animal breeding services
• Embryo transfer technology
• Dairy cattle genetics
• Artificial insemination supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bidaj, Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Frozen Semen Sales: Production and sale of frozen semen doses of high genetic merit bulls for artificial insemination in cattle and buffalo
2. Embryo Transfer Services: Embryo transfer technology services available with doorstep delivery
3. Animal Sales: Sale of superior quality, true-to-breed female animals through SAG Live platform
4. AI Consumables Sales: Sales of AI consumables including AI guns, sheaths, forceps, straw cutters and other equipment for artificial insemination

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala produces and supplies high genetic merit frozen semen doses of cattle and buffalo (indigenous and exotic breeds) under the SAGTM brand, alongside in-vivo and in-vitro embryo transfer services. It also delivers a comprehensive bull evaluation programme, AI training for technicians, AI consumables (guns, sheaths, forceps, straw cutters), and certified disease-free female animal sales via the SAG Live platform.

Product overview

Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala offers a comprehensive portfolio of bovine genetics and animal husbandry products/services centered around its Superior Animal Genetics (SAG) brand. The core offerings include frozen semen production and embryo transfer technology for genetic improvement of cattle and buffalo. Supporting services include bull evaluation, AI training, and animal sales through the SAG Live platform. Additional operations include fodder production, AI consumables sales, ethnoveterinary medicine practices, vermicomposting, and biogas production. The organization maintains over 17 native Indian cattle breeds and multiple buffalo breeds, making it unique in India's dairy genetics sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAGTM: Brand name for bovine frozen semen doses produced by Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala, offering superior genetics and quality AI semen doses.

Products and services

• Frozen Semen Doses (SAGTM brand) High genetic merit frozen semen doses for cattle and buffalo, covering indigenous breeds (Gir, Sahiwal, Hariana, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, Rathi) and exotic breeds (Holstein Friesian, Jersey), produced under MSP biosecurity protocols. Sold to dairy farmers, government agencies and exported internationally.
• Embryo Transfer Service In-vivo and in-vitro embryo production services to increase reproduction rate of superior female dairy animals and produce high milch yielders, with doorstep ET service delivery available.
• SAG Live Animal Sales Platform Own-storefront digital platform enabling farmers to purchase superior quality, true-to-breed, certified disease-free female animals including Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Tharparkar, HF, Jersey, and crossbreds.
• Bull Evaluation Program Comprehensive bull evaluation service providing performance-evaluated, tested and proven bulls for breeding programmes, supported by pedigree and progeny data.
• Artificial Insemination Training Basic AI training conducted under NDDB training centres to develop skilled professionals for the animal husbandry and dairy sectors.
• AI Consumables Sales of high-quality AI equipment and supplies including AI guns, sheaths, forceps, straw cutters and other spares required for scientific insemination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19.2 million semen doses sold in 2021-22 - highest for any semen station in India
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973NDDB took over management of Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala Trust in 1973. NDDB Dairy Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NDDB, currently manages the organization. NDDB functions as the delivery arm for field operations relating to promoting Producer Companies and Productivity Services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ST Genetics: US-based bovine genetics company and pioneer of SexedULTRA sexed semen technology. Comparable to SAG in selling high-fertility, sexed frozen semen doses to dairy producers, and an emerging competitor in India.
• Genus plc (ABS India): Global leader in bovine genetics (parent of ABS Global) with a direct India operation selling frozen semen and sexed semen to dairy farmers and government programs. Most directly comparable in product, customer base, and technology to SAG.
• Semex Alliance: Canadian bovine genetics cooperative marketing elite dairy sires worldwide. Comparable to SAG in frozen semen production, sire evaluation, and global distribution to AI technicians and farmers.
• Alta Genetics: Global bovine genetics company offering conventional and sexed semen, embryo transfer services, and herd management programs. Highly comparable to SAG's full-service dairy genetics offering.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Indian non-profit foundation operating a large nationwide cattle and buffalo breeding program with frozen semen production and AI services. Most closely comparable Indian peer to SAG in mission, scale, and government-linked operating model.
• Select Sires Inc. US farmer-owned cooperative and one of the largest bovine AI organizations globally. Directly comparable to SAG in semen production scale, sire directory model, and customer base of dairy farmers.
• CRV (Cogent): Dutch cooperative and one of the world's largest bovine AI companies (owns Cogent). Directly comparable to SAG in semen dose production, herd improvement services, and international distribution.

Broad incumbents

• URUS Group: Global holding company owning multiple bovine genetics brands (including Alta Genetics and other regional AI businesses). Competes with SAG in the broader global dairy genetics market and represents a well-capitalized incumbent the SAG model would need to compete against for international share.

Regional players

• Haryana Livestock Development Board: State government body managing bovine breeding and AI services in Haryana. Comparable to SAG in frozen semen production and government-channel distribution, but limited to a single Indian state.
• Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB): State-level semen station operator in Kerala producing frozen semen doses for dairy breed improvement. Comparable to SAG in product line and government-linked model, but operates at smaller scale and within a single Indian state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SuperiorAnimalGenetics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sabarmati-ashram-gaushala

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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