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 →
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 →
An Overview of Nutrient Requirement in Pigs
The pig is one of the oldest domesticated animals. Pigs are omnivores and are highly social and intelligent animals. Majority of the breeds we now know are descended from the Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). A typical pig has a large head with a long snout which is strengthened by a special prenasal bone and by a disk of cartilage at the tip. Domesticated pigs, called swine, are raised commercially for meat (generally called pork, hams, gammon or bacon), as well as for leather. Pork is one of … Continue Reading →
Tips to manage poultry in winters
In winters when temperature goes down below 55o F, various problems like reduction in weight gain and egg production, reduction in water intake, reduction in fertility and hatchability, enhanced mortality, etc. occurs. Hence managing poultry in winters is very important concern for poultry farmers. Following tips can be practiced by the farmers for optimizing the poultry production in winters as well. House should be designed in a way that maximum sun light enters the shed during day … Continue Reading →
Solution to Crop Residue Burning – Agricultural Mechanization
Burning of crop residues is being practiced by most of the farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh which cause serious health and environmental problems. After much research and efforts by Government of India and Agricultural Universities, the following machines for management of crop residues have been developed which can provide sustainable benefit to both farmers and environment. Machines for In-Situ Management of Crop Residues Name and Function Cost (Approx.) Subsidy … Continue Reading →
Major Animal Husbandry, Agriculture and Rural Development Programmes in India
Animal Husbandry Development Programmes S. No. Name of the Programme Year of Initiation 1. Military Dairy Farm (Allahabad) 1889 2. First Census of Cattle 1919 3. Premium Bull Scheme 1928 4. Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) 1946 5. Central Herd Registration Scheme (CHRS) 1949 6. Central Goshala Development Board (CGDB) 1949 7. Central Council of Gosamvardhana (CCG) 1952 8. Key Village Scheme (KVS) 1952 9. Hill Cattle … Continue Reading →
Common Endoparasites of Pets & Their Treatment
Ascariasis Ascarid infection is common in pets (dogs and cats) causing diarrhea and vomiting in young animals. Older animals generally have asymptomatic infections. Transmission of ascarids (roundworms) is by oro-faecal, transmammary and transuterine routes. Their diagnosis can be done by the finding of typical ova in faecal floatations. Ascarids have significant zoonotic implications, as visceral larva migrans is a serious disorder in children. Standard therapy Pyrantel pamoate is a safe … Continue Reading →