Burn is an injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, friction, radiation or electricity. Burns are caused by dry heat and a scald is caused by moist heat, such as hot oil, wax or water. Burn classification determines the severity of the wound based on the depth of the tissue injury and are classified as: First degree burns are limited to redness and minor pain at the site of injury. These burns only involve the top layer of skin and heal quickly. Second degree burns have … Continue Reading →
Breed Specific Information on Nili-Ravi Buffalo
The Nili and Ravi are two type of buffaloes found in the valley of Montgomery and Ferozepur. There is no essential difference between the two types. Although for a long time they were treated as different breeds, but closer study indicated it was distinction without a difference, and now, they are officially treated as one breed. The animals are massive, black in color, sometimes brown with white markings. The best animals are found in the riverine tracts along the Sutlej river, … Continue Reading →
Management of All Livestock Species in Winter Season
It is a fortune for humans that they can stay inside a warm and cozy homes and not worry about food and water. Livestock on the other side don’t have it as easy when the temperatures drop. You can care for your livestock by following the simple tips as provided hereunder. Winter Management of Dairy Animals An animal’s nutrient requirements also go up as the temperature drops, especially in wet conditions followed by extreme cold. Feed more roughages (like hay, straws, etc.) or forages … Continue Reading →
सर्दी के मौसम मेें पोल्ट्री का प्रबंध
सर्दियों के मौसम में वातावरण ठंडा हो जाता है जिसका पोल्ट्री के उत्पादन पर बहुत प्रभाव पड़ता है। सर्दियों में जब तापमान 15 डिग्री सेल्सियस से कम चला जाता है तब बहुत सारी परेशनियों का सामना करना पड़ता है। इसलिए बेहतर उप्त्पादन के लिए पोल्ट्री उत्पादकों को सरदियों के मौसम में निमनांकित बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए। घर का उन्मुखीकरण एवं तापमान प्रबंध सर्दी के मौसम मे पोल्ट्री फार्म का निर्माण पक्षियों की सुविधा को ध्यान में रखकर करना चाहिए। इमारत के अंदर हवा, धूप एवं रौशनी चारों ओर से आनी चाहिए … Continue Reading →
20th Livestock Census – 2019: Key Highlights
About the census First livestock census in India was conducted as Dairy Cattle Census in 1919. First Livestock Census released by newly created Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. The 20th Livestock Census was launched during the month of October, 2018. 80,000 field staff including para-veterinarians and veterinarians were deployed for smooth conduct of 20th Livestock Census. The 20th Livestock Census was carried out in about 6 lakh villages and … Continue Reading →
The best breed of Buffalo – Murrah
Murrah breed of buffalo is also known as the pride of Haryana or black gold. It is a milk type animal. The Murrah is the most important Indian breed of buffalo. It is the most efficient producer of milk, not only in the India but probably in the world. Bulls of this breed are used extensively for up-grading inferior stock. General Information Species: Buffalo Synonyms: Delhi, Kundi, Kali. Habitat: Central Haryana & Delhi Breeding tract: Hissar, Rohtak, Jind, … Continue Reading →
ब्याने के बाद पशुओं का बैठ जाना: मिल्क फीवर या दुधारू बुखार
दुधारू बुखार मुख्य रूप से ब्याने वाली डेयरी गायों का विकार है जो उच्च मात्रा में दूध देती हैं। यह एक चयापचय रोग है जो निम्न रक्त कैल्शियम स्तर (हाइपोकैलसीमिया) के कारण होता है। संकर तथा विदेशी नस्ल की गायों में इस विकार को प्रमुखता से देखा जा सकता है। इस बिमारी में किसानों को नुक्सान मुख्यता पशु के मर जाने से, दूध कम कर जाने से तथा इलाज के खर्चे से होता है। लक्षण सामान्य मामलों में गायों के सिर और अंगों की मांसपेशियों में कुछ प्रारंभिक उत्तेजना या कंपकंपी दिखाई देती है। फिर वे डगमगाते हैं … Continue Reading →
Livestock Production Statistics of India – 2018
(Updated till 09/2019) Beneficial for competitive exams conducted by ICAR and other organizations India has emerged as the largest producer of milk with 20.17 percent share in total milk production in the world. India accounts for about 5.65 percent of the global egg production and also the largest population of milch animals in the world, with 110 million buffaloes, 133 million goats and 63 million sheep. India’s share in total meat production is 3 percent (APEDA, 2018). Standings of … Continue Reading →
Principles of Organic Poultry Farming
Organic farming is a system of farming which aims to promote animal health and environmental sustainability through holistic management for positive health based on a biologically active soil. To be certified as organic egg, the hen should have been fed with organic feed, which is produced without synthetic pesticides, drugs, antibiotics or Genetically Modified Crops Hens used to produce organic eggs should not be fed rations containing meat by-products, such as meat and bone meal … Continue Reading →
All About Rumen Microbiology
Grazing animals like cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat have four-chambered stomach called as rumen. It contains a complex bionetwork, where all types of microbes including bacteria, fungi, bacteriophages, archaea and protozoa exist in close proximity. Some of these microbes interact with each other in a synergistic relationship to extract energy by breaking lignocellulosic bond with help of lignocellulolytic enzymes like cellulose to support digestion of the host. This yields volatile fatty acids … Continue Reading →
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