Canine Research & Information Center (Mudhol Hound), Thimmapur, Bagalkot
Research
Mandates of Canine Research and Information Centre, Timmapur :
- To Conserve and Develop Mudhol Hound Breed of Dog.
- To take up research in dog nutrition physiology, behavior, training, management, health care and breeding in Mudhol Hound breed of dog.
- To provide facilities for dog breeding training and marketing.
- To Co-Ordinate activities of various Government agencies, NGO’s and dog breeders involved in popularizing and development of the breed.
- To establish Dog Growers Association
Research Projects :
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Title of the Project“Livelihood security through Mudhol Hound dog Rearing in Bagalkot district.” |
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a. Principal Investigator : Dr. Mahesh S .Dodamani b. Co- Principal Investigator : Dr. Venkangouda G.D Objectives of the Project: 1. To preserve the superior germplasm of the native Mudhol dog breed, the pride of Karnataka – Mudhol Hound, the breed which is at the verge of extinct. 2. To provide livelihood support to the resource poor SC/ST landless and SC/ST Marginal farmers families who have been maintaining the breed for generations. 3. To bring about sustainability in the development of the breed through SC/ST landless and SC/ST Marginal farmers families. 4. Establish linkages with various agencies involved in upkeeping of the breed. 5. Creation of the baseline data’s of the Mudhol Hound Dog Breed at different ages. 6. Formulation of required readymade nutrient rich diet for the Mudhol Hound Dogs. 7. Comparison of SC/ST Landless and SC/ST Marginal farmers families in Preserving, Developing and Breeding of the Mudhol Dog Breed. |
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Year of commencement : 2013-14 |
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Progress made a) The distributed pups to 235 beneficiaries along with Puppies, food and calcium and vitamins supplements. Research Publications:
Mudhol Hound to India Army, RVC , SSB and CRPF :
Breed Saviour Award: Canine Research & Information Centre, Timmapur has been awarded as Breed Saviour Award 2015 for conservation of indigenous Breed of Mudhol Dog since 2009 by Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Voluntary Action. |