Raising the genetic potential of the national milk herd is an essential element in increasing milk production, improving the productivity of cattle and buffaloes, and enhancing farmer incomes.  Genetic improvement of buffaloes and crossbred cattle is a specialised field involving skilled manpower and considerable cost.  To ensure that farmers' needs are met, the National Dairy Development Board has initiated advanced  programmes like Progeny Testing (PT), Embryo Transfer (ET) and Open Nucleus Breeding System (ONBS) to support ongoing cattle and buffalo breeding activities throughout the country.

Beginning in 1985, the Dairy Board has worked with and through the network of Cooperative Milk Unions to implement these advanced programmes.  The goal is to extend the reach and volume of these programmes, making their benefits available to farmers across the nation.

NDDB's  specialised animal breeding services are available to cooperative milk unions, government agencies and others.