PashudhanUK

What PashudhanUK does

Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB), doing business as PashudhanUK, is a state-level statutory body constituted on 27 June 2001 under the Societies Act, 1860 as the designated State Implementation Agency (SIA) for India's National Project for Cattle & Buffalo Breeding. It operates as the sole bovine semen production station for Uttarakhand state, running an ISO 9001 / HACCP-certified Grade A facility at Shyampur, Rishikesh that maintains 151 breeding bulls across breeds (HF, Jersey, CBHF, CBJY, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Gir, Hariana, Badri, Murrah) and produces deep frozen semen (DFS) in 0.25 ml French mini-straws at a minimum 20 million spermatozoa per dose. ULDB also operates sex sorted semen (SSS) at 90% purity (commissioned March 2019), an Embryo Bio Technology Centre at Kalsi supporting Red Sindhi conservation, a 498-acre exotic cattle breeding farm at Bhararisain (Jersey bull mother), a 127-acre BADRI conservation farm at Nariyalgaon (313 head), a 60-trainee training centre at Pashulok, Rishikesh, and 57 Upchara (fodder) Banks across Garhwal Mandal producing compact feed blocks (RAHAT at Rs. 102, DUDHARU at Rs. 155).

ULDB's commercial offering spans genetic inputs (DFS straws at Rs. 12 in-state / Rs. 14 ex-factory for other states, SSS, frozen embryos), feed supplements (Compact Feed Blocks, UMMB, Azolla, Napier root stalk at Rs. 400/quintal), agricultural inputs (fodder seeds), value-added by-products (Vermicompost, Gau-Mutra Ark cow urine distillate via MOU with Divya Pharmacy) and consumer dairy (A2 Badri cow milk). Its go-to-market is principally direct-to-farmer and through government/BAIF-operated AI centres across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand; AI services using regular semen are free to farmers while SSS is offered at a Rs. 100 subsidy against a realisable Rs. 1,150 value. Revenue is not publicly disclosed — the entity operates primarily on government budgetary allocations under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission and NPCBB, supplemented by IFAD grant funding (Integrated Dairy Project, 2016–19) and donor-supported NDDB programmes, with the owner being the Animal Husbandry Department of the Government of Uttarakhand.

ULDB serves multiple customer segments concurrently: small and marginal dairy farmers in 0.83 million cattle and buffalo-owning households (primary, average annual livestock income Rs. 13,560); progressive/elite commercial dairy farmers seeking high-yielding crossbred genetics and SSS; private AI workers and paravets procuring DFS straws at Rs. 12 per dose; and government veterinary officers, livestock extension officers and veterinary pharmacists served through the training centre. The BADRI breed, NBAGR-certified in 2016, is the first certified cattle breed of Uttarakhand and represents ULDB's signature indigenous-genetic asset.

Name

PashudhanUK

Legal name

Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board

Website

https://uldb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB) is a state statutory body running Uttarakhand's only Grade A bovine semen station and breed conservation programme, serving 0.83 million dairy farmer households across 13 districts with AI services, sex sorted semen, embryos, breeding bulls and fodder products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Development Services

NAICS

Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121), Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (112130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Reproductive Health & Herd Fertility Programs (Preg Checks, Calving/Lambing Support) (AFACALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD), Livestock Showing, Training & Performance Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAM)

Keywords

• Livestock breeding services
• Artificial insemination network
• Bovine semen production
• Animal husbandry programs
• Cattle breed conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehradun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Frozen Semen Sales: Sale of deep frozen semen (DFS) doses to AI workers and other states. DFS doses available in 0.25 ml French Mini straws with minimum 20 million spermatozoa per dose.
2. Sex Sorted Semen: Sex sorted semen production for artificial insemination with 90% purity
3. Compact Feed Blocks: Production and sale of RAHAT (Rs. 102/block) and DUDHARU (Rs. 155/block) compact feed blocks through 57 Upchara Banks across Garhwal Mandal
4. Napier Grass/ Fodder Products: Sale of Napier root stalk at Rs. 400 per quintal, Azolla, and fodder seeds
5. Gau-Mutra Ark: Production of Gau-Mutra Ark (cow urine distillate) with MOU signed with M/s Divya Pharmacy, Hardwar for distribution

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ULDB (Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board) is a state government statutory body that operates livestock breeding and development infrastructure across Uttarakhand, India. It produces and distributes deep frozen bovine semen (DFS) and sex sorted semen for artificial insemination, runs breed conservation programs (notably the BADRI indigenous cattle), produces fodder and feed supplements, and conducts training for farmers and veterinary personnel.

Product overview

PashudhanUK (Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board - ULDB) operates as a state government livestock development board with a comprehensive product portfolio centered on bovine breeding infrastructure and animal husbandry services. The core offerings include Deep Frozen Semen (DFS) for artificial insemination across multiple breeds (HF, Jersey, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Murrah), breeding bull genetics through the Sire Directory program, and embryos for conservation programs. Supporting products include feed supplements (Azolla, Compact Feed Blocks, Urea Molasses Mineral Blocks), agricultural inputs (Napier Grass root stock, Fodder Seeds), and value-added by-products (Vermicompost, Gau Mutra Ark, A2 Milk from Badri cows). Digital services include the ULDB Mobile App and e-GOPALA App for farmer engagement. The organization maintains multiple specialized institutions including Semen Production Centers, Training Centers, Animal Breeding Farms, and Fodder Banks across Uttarakhand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-GOPALA: Mobile application for livestock management and productivity tracking
• BADRI
• MAITRI
• Sex Sorted Semen (SSS)

Products and services

• Deep Frozen Semen (DFS) Frozen bovine semen doses in 0.25 ml French mini straws with minimum 20 million spermatozoa per dose, available in breeds including HF, Jersey, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Murrah, and crossbred varieties, supplied to AI centers and AI workers for cattle and buffalo breeding.
• Sex Sorted Semen Sex sorted bovine semen with 90% purity for preferential female offspring, offered to farmers at a subsidized rate of Rs. 100 (actual value Rs. 1,150) for indigenous breeds and buffalo.
• Red Sindhi Embryos Frozen embryos produced through embryo transfer technology for conservation and propagation of the Red Sindhi cattle breed, supplied for breed conservation programs.
• Compact Feed Blocks (RAHAT and DUDHARU) Processed feed blocks produced at Kalsi Fodder Bank: RAHAT (90% wheat straw, 10% molasses) at Rs. 102/block and DUDHARU (70% wheat straw, 20% concentrate, 10% molasses) at Rs. 155/block, distributed through 57 Upchara Banks.
• Napier Grass Root Stock Napier grass (Elephant Grass) root stalks for fodder cultivation, containing 8-12% crude protein and 24-26% crude fibre, supplied at Rs. 400 per quintal to farmers.
• Azolla Aquatic fern used as nutritious feed supplement for livestock, containing 8-12% crude protein, supplied to farmers as a low-cost feed input.
• Urea Molasses Mineral Block (UMMB) 2.5 kg nutritional supplement block for livestock containing urea, molasses, and minerals, distributed to dairy farmers.
• A2 Milk (Badri Cow Milk) A2 milk produced from Badri cows at ULDB farms, marketed as a premium dairy product derived from the indigenous Badri breed.
• Gau Mutra Ark Cow urine distillate produced at Animal Breeding Farm Kalsi and distributed through an MOU with M/s Divya Pharmacy, Hardwar for use in ayurvedic and agricultural applications.
• Vermicompost Organic fertilizer produced from livestock waste at ULDB farms and supplied to farmers as a soil amendment by-product.
• Livestock Training Programs (MAITRI) Training services delivered at the ULDB Training Center in Pashulok, Rishikesh (capacity for 60 trainees) covering Maitri Selection & Training, AI training for government and non-government personnel, and Embryo Transfer Technology programs for farmers and veterinary professionals.
• Livestock Insurance Livestock insurance facilitation services for cattle and buffalo owners in Uttarakhand to protect dairy farming households against livestock mortality risk.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• M/s Divya Pharmacy, HardwarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOU signed for sale and distribution of Gau-Mutra Ark produced at Animal Breeding Farm Kalsi. Divya Pharmacy serves as the distribution channel for this product.
• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation of National Dairy Plan-1 (2013-14 to 2018-19) to produce high genetic merit crossbreed HF Bulls through progeny testing programme. State office located at Plot No.3 Sector 1, Noida, UP.
• BAIF Development Research FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAIF serves as implementing partner for AI center network across Uttarakhand. Chief Project Coordinator based at BAIF State Office, Uttarakhand Surpriy Vihar, Near Ramdev Ashram, Kankhal, Haridwar.
• Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Secretary from the department serves as Ex-Officio member of ULDB Board. Central government partner for Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission, and National Project for Cattle & Buffalo Breeding implementation.
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, PantnagarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDean of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences serves as Ex-Officio member of ULDB Board. Academic partnership for research and technical support.
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute, MukhteshwarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus In-charge serves as Ex-Officio member of ULDB Board. Technical collaboration for research on livestock breeding and health.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CRV: CRV is a Dutch-headquartered global cattle genetics cooperative with AI services and breeding programs operating in multiple countries. It represents the commercial global benchmark against which ULDB's sex sorted semen and dairy genetics capabilities are measured.
• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB): NDDB is the apex national body for dairy development in India and already co-implements the National Dairy Plan with ULDB, including progeny testing programs. It operates at a national scale across breeding, dairy processing, and cooperative development, making it a broader incumbent in the same mission space as ULDB.
• ABS Global (Genus): ABS Global is a global leader in bovine genetics and AI services, with operations in India through Genus ABS. It competes with ULDB on premium sex sorted semen and elite bull genetics, though its commercial model contrasts with ULDB's government-subsidized services.

Others

• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI): NDRI is India's premier dairy research institution under ICAR and provides the underlying research and technical support used by ULDB. While not a direct operator, it enables ULDB's embryo transfer, IVF, and breed improvement programs through training and applied science.

Direct peers

• Haryana Livestock Development Board: Haryana Livestock Development Board operates as the state-level NPCBB SIA managing semen stations, AI services, and breed conservation in Haryana. Its mandate, scale, and operating model closely mirror ULDB's Uttarakhand operations.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: BAIF is ULDB's implementing partner for AI center networks across Uttarakhand and runs India's largest cattle breeding and AI service program through field centers. It directly matches ULDB on AI service delivery, breed improvement, and smallholder farmer outreach, making it the closest operational peer.
• Punjab Livestock Development Board: Punjab Livestock Development Board is a sister State Implementation Agency under NPCBB with an analogous mandate for semen production, AI network management, and breed improvement in Punjab. It is structurally identical to ULDB, providing a like-for-like state agency benchmark.
• UP Livestock Development Board: UP Livestock Development Board is another large state SIA under NPCBB covering Uttar Pradesh's much larger cattle and buffalo herd. It is structurally identical to ULDB and historically the parent body from which Uttarakhand's livestock infrastructure was carved out in 2001.
• Himachal Pradesh Livestock Development Board: HPLDB is another hill-state SIA under NPCBB with comparable focus on cattle breeding, AI service delivery, and indigenous breed development. Geographic and demographic parallels with Uttarakhand make it a closely comparable state agency.

Emerging players

• Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala: Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala is a large indigenous breed conservation and breeding operation focusing on Gir and other Indian cattle, with growing commercial A2 dairy and Panchagavya product lines. It overlaps with ULDB on indigenous breed conservation, embryo transfer, and by-product commercialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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