Act of parturition in Cow – Calving Buffalo – Calving Elephant – Calving Goat – Kidding Sheep – Lambing Horse – Foaling Pig – Farrowing Dog – Whelping Cat – Littering, Queening Rabbit – Kindling Camel – Parturition Birds – Hatching Act of mating in Bull – Serving Buffalo – Serving Goat – Serving Sheep – Tupping Horse – Covering Pig – Coupling Rabbit – Mating Elephant – Mating Camel – Lakhana Birds – Serving Cat – … Continue Reading →
List of cattle and buffalo fairs in India with their place of occurrence, duration and breed
List of cattle and buffalo fairs in India with their place of occurrence, duration and breeds (Please Note: If you are not able to see this webpage, kindly switch to desktop view in your mobile phone or open the link in computer) For any type of query related to animal husbandry, you can ask us by clicking ‘ask a question’ or ‘contact us’ option. For receiving a soft copy of any article, mail us at [email protected] If you want to write an article … Continue Reading →
Livestock Production Statistics of India – 2019
(Updated till 05/2020) 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, 3 percent of global meat production and also the largest population of milch animals in the world (APEDA, 2018). Standings of India in the World Ranking Sector 1st Total Livestock Population, Milk … 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 →
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 →
