The Tamil Nadu Goat & Sheep Breeding Policy aims to improve livestock production and conserve local breeds by establishing nucleus herds in each district. Each herd will consist of 20 male and 200 female native animals. The policy promotes selective breeding and artificial insemination to enhance genetic potential. It also includes strategies for data recording, semen production, and livestock insurance. The initiative is designed to meet the high demand for meat in Tamil Nadu, where the sheep population is 45 lakh and the goat population is 98 lakh, according to the 20th Livestock Census. The policy encourages the formation of cooperative societies for rearers and aims to prevent inbreeding within nucleus herds.