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| At China Milk, we place a strong emphasis on research and development.
We collaborate with 12 external researchers and technicians from reputable research institutes such as the HLJ August First Reclamation University in the PRC, working on various initiatives to improve our efficiency, productivity and product quality.
These initiatives include the increasing of milk production in our cows; raising protein levels and fat content of our raw milk; increasing the success rate of embryo transplants; as well as enhancing the quality of embryos and Total Mixed Ration of cattle feeds.
Our collaboration with external researchers has also allowed us to process liquid manure from cattle, for the production of organic fertilizers that are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. These composite fertilizers are used in our farms, as well as sold to other customers throughout the PRC since February 2002.
Some of our farms are the experimental sites for research initiatives such as the cloning of dairy cattle embryos currently being developed with the Agricultural University of China. As of 18 December 2005, 31 cloned embryos have been successfully implanted in our pedigree cows. Cloning ensures that the genetic characteristics of superior breed herd can be preserved. This method can also accelerate the breeding process as the desired embryo can be reproduced and implanted into a dairy cow without employing the use of bull semen or the process of artificial insemination. |