Gujarat CM opens conservation farm for horse and donkeys
May 07, 2015
Chanasma/North Gujarat
The only conservation farm for horses and donkeys operated by Gujarat government was opened today by Gujarat Chief Minister at Chanasma in north Gujarat.
The government farm has been set up at a cost of Rs. 8.12 crore. It has total 14 horses including 8 female horse. The farm will at its full capacity will have 44 horses.
The farm also has 28 white donkeys. At full capacity it will have 44 donkeys.
The farm intends to conserve pure breed of Marwari horses and desi donkeys.
The farm has facility to train and guide veterinary doctors involved in care of horses and donkeys.
Donkeys conserved in this farm are taller by 5 inch and longer by 10 inch compared to common donkeys. They have 100 kg additional weight and can carry 50-70 kg additional load compare to common donkeys.
– DeshGujarat
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