Breed Multiplication Farm (BMF) Entrepreneurship Scheme Activities supported Construction of cattle sheds, purchase of equipment, procurement of elite bull mothers, etc. Eligible entities Individuals, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Co-operative Organizations (FCOs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) and Section 8 companies. Selection criteria Trained entrepreneur or employing trained experts for running the project. The entrepreneur must … Continue Reading →
कैसे करें पोल्ट्री फार्म में बर्ड फ्लू की रोकथाम?
बर्ड फ्लू को एवियन इन्फ्लूएंजा भी कहा जाता है और यह पोल्ट्री में टाइप ए इन्फ्लुएंजा वायरस के कारण होता है। यह रोग दुनिया भर में होता है और पक्षियों की सभी प्रजातियां इस रोग के लिए अतिसंवेदनशील होती हैं। इन्फ्लुएंजा वायरस पोल्ट्री फार्म की स्थितियों के अनुसार भिन्न होते हैं और भयानक रूप लेते हैं। वायरस के एच 5 और एच 7 उपप्रकार को अत्यधिक घातक माना जाता है और यह फार्म के सभी पक्षियों को मार सकता है। भारत में वर्तमान स्थिति इस साल भी फ्लू का प्रकोप हिमाचल प्रदेश की जंगली बत्तखों में, … Continue Reading →
Frequently asked questions related to broiler type poultry birds
Q: What is a broiler? A: Broiler is a bird which is primarily reared for obtaining meat. Q: What is a layer? A: Layer is a bird which is primarily reared for obtaining eggs. Q: Why should one rear broilers? A: Broiler rearing is concerned with rapid return of the invested capital, fertilizer for crops, economic and social stability. So one should take up the job of rearing broilers. Q: From where we can start broiler farming? A: It can be started by bringing the day old chicks. Q: From … 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 →
Coronavirus do not spread by eating eggs and meat
Since the coronavirus has resulted in pandemic, poultry industry in particular has faced its wrath. The Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying (India), Sh. Giriraj Singh, have stated that poultry industry in India is facing a net loss of Rs. 1500 to Rs. 2000 crore per day. The prices of eggs and poultry meat have reduced drastically varying from Rs. 180/kg to even at Rs. 10/kg at various places due to which the poultry farmers are in despair. A net reduction of 70 percent have been … Continue Reading →
Diseases of pets and poultry caused by coronavirus
The earliest coronaviruses were discovered were an infectious bronchitis virus in chickens and two in human patients with the common cold (later named human coronavirus 229E and human coronavirus OC43). Coronaviruses were found to be causing diseases in livestock since early 1970s. Coronaviruses are extensively found in tropical climates and survive best at low temperatures. A high penetration of ultra-violet radiation and increasing temperatures have negative effect on the survival of virus … Continue Reading →
Management of Burn Wounds in Animals
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 →
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 →