The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University has appealed to all kennel golf equipment within the nation and out of doors to recognise Mudhol Hound as a definite indigenous Indian breed.
The college has despatched letters to varied worldwide authorities and a few Indian businesses to incorporate Mudhol Hound within the schedule of Indian breeds and invite their breeders to nationwide and worldwide exhibits.
This is anticipated to make the Mudhol Hound widespread in different nations, enhance the marketplace for canine gross sales and profit the breeders and farmers in and round Mudhol city in Bagalkot district.
“Till very recently, we did not have official recognition for the Mudhol Hound breed by any government agency. But we approached the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), which documents all animal and bird breeds in the country, with all relevant documents, including genetic study reports and got it recognised in June 2023,” mentioned Director of Research at KVAFSU B.V. Shivaprakash.
“Now, we are approaching various private agencies and enthusiasts to recognise us by the name of Mudhol [Hound], that reveals its geographic spread. We have submitted through the proper channel all documents, including the breed registration certificate issued by the Union government,” he mentioned.
“Some Indian agencies have recognised it while others are yet to do so. While some agencies like the Kennel Club of India recognised them as distinct Indian breeds long ago, the others are yet to recognise it. I have given our Indian government breed registration certificate for Mudhol Hound to Indian agencies, to pursue the matter with international canine organisations. We have also sent requests to consider participation of Mudhol Hound and other Indian breeds in international shows. They may consider it in the future. We are hopeful it will happen soon,” Prof. Shivaprakash mentioned.
Recently, a delegation of farmers exhibited Mudhol Hound within the worldwide and nationwide canine present organised in Chennai. They have been allowed to take part because the Madras Canine Club and Kennel Club of India have recognised Mudhol Hound as a definite breed.
“It was a very important show as international experts in the field like Tamas Jakkal of Hungary, Jorge Nallem of Uruguay, Attila Czeglédi of Hungary and Mariko Harase of Japan were present. A Mudhol Hound bred by farmer Venkappa Navalagi of Thimmapur in Bagalkot district won the best Indian breed prize, among eight different varieties of Indian breeds of dogs,” mentioned Prof Shivaprakash.
“Mudhol Hounds won the first Made in India awards in 2014-15. The Indian Army inducted them in 2017. But some Indian and global agencies are yet to recognise it. We think that the process is getting delayed because most Indian dog enthusiasts associations do not have government representatives or veterinarians. Most of them are private bodies with commercial orientation that try to connect breeders with businessmen,” a former scientist from the college mentioned.
“We are also seeking a special grant fromthe State government to develop our Mudhol Canine Research and Information Centre (CRIC) near Mudhol in Bagalkot district. When approved, we will set up a dedicated genetic laboratory and other facilities like running tracks, hi-tech hospital and nursing centre and increase our output of puppies,” mentioned Vice-Chancellor Ok.C. Veeranna.
Mudhol Canine Research and Information Centre has offered Mudhol Hound puppies to varied safety, investigative and vigilance businesses on the State and nationwide stage. They embody the Indian Army and Air Force, Remount Veterinary Corps, Sahastra Seema Bal, Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force in Sriharikota, Border Security Force, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, the State Police from Karnataka and Odisha and the elite Special Protection Group that protects VIPs, together with the Prime Minister.
“We have handed over three puppies to the Criminal Investigation Department of Odisha Police,” mentioned CRIC in-charge Sushant Handage.
The centre sells round 150 puppies with tracker chips and family tree certificates yearly. The authorities fastened value is round ₹12,500 per pup.
Details might be had from the CRIC web site, https://www.kvafsu.edu.in/crict_bagalkot.html.
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