ASEEL

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal has introduced the CARI Nirbheek (ASEEL CROSSDeveloped at CARI, lzatnagar) crossbred desi bird in the district. CARI Nirbheek is a cross of Indian native breed Aseel with CARI Red and therefore commonly called as Aseel cross birds. They are dual purpose birds used for egg and meat purpose and have found wider acceptance and greater adoptability to local condition. Annual egg production of CARI Nirbheek birds was 162 eggs, and the body weight at 20 weeks of age were 1.8 to 1.4 kg for males and females, respectively reared under farm condition.