Firm boosts milk production with ET solutions
An agricultural biotechnology and sustainable farming firm, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited has enhanced its dairy milk production. In a statement, the firm’s CEO Michael Akinruli attributed the milk production boost to the introduction of the Embryo Transfer (ET)-Born Girolando Calf from Advanced Tropical Genetic Improvement Program which arrived at Harmony Farms center in Odogbolu, […]
An agricultural biotechnology and sustainable farming firm, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited has enhanced its dairy milk production.
In a statement, the firm’s CEO Michael Akinruli attributed the milk production boost to the introduction of the Embryo Transfer (ET)-Born Girolando Calf from Advanced Tropical Genetic Improvement Program which arrived at Harmony Farms center in Odogbolu, Ogun State.
He described the arrival of the Girolando calf as a landmark achievement to the country’s Dairy Industry, noting its registration number as SGHF 009.
“This healthy female Girolando calf represents the vanguard of a carefully managed cohort, with several more calves expected from the program between now and March 2026.
“This milestone is the culmination of a dedicated project utilizing Brazil’s cutting-edge ET technology to introduce superior bovine tropical genetics directly into the Nigerian ecosystem. These calves when they reach maturity will give 30 – 50 litres of milk daily.
“The birth of this calf is not merely a scientific success; it is a tangible asset for the future of Nigerian dairy farming. The Brazilian Girolando breed, a proven hybrid of Holstein and Gyr, is renowned for its high milk yield, heat tolerance, and resilience—traits perfectly suited to the Nigerian climate. By bypassing traditional, slower genetic improvement methods, Silagreen’s ET program delivers a quantum leap in herd quality,” the statement reads.
He stressed that farmers would yield an increase in per-cow milk which directly boost income and farm profitability when they integrate these genetics schemes.
He added it will improve herd resilience, adding that the Girolando’s adaptability means lower mortality rates, better health, and reduced veterinary costs, enhancing sustainability.
According to him, the technology allows farmers to build elite, high-performing herds within a single generation, rather than over decades.
He noted that increased and stable dairy income translates to greater economic security for farming families and communities.
“Silagreen International recognizes that scaling this success requires collaborative effort. We are actively seeking to partner with Federal and State policymakers, agricultural development agencies, and financial institutions. “Together, we can develop supportive policies and regulatory frameworks for advanced reproductive technologies in livestock.
“We can create innovative financing models to help more dairy farmers access these high-genetic-value animals.
“We can integrate this into national breeding programs to leverage on this breakthrough to achieve dairy self-sufficiency,” the statement reads.