U.S. Livestock Breeders Hit Hard by China Tariffs
The U.S. high-end livestock breeding industry has suffered significant financial setbacks following China’s retaliatory tariffs implemented in April 2025. These tariffs, a response to U.S. trade actions, have led to the abrupt cancellation of lucrative export deals, particularly with China, a major importer of American animal genetics since its 2018 African swine fever crisis. Dr. […]
Prakasam ranks first in A.P. livestock sector, 5th in milk production
Prakasam district has ranked first in the livestock sector and fifth in milk production in Andhra Pradesh according to a Vision Document prepared by the district administration as part of the Swarna Andhra@2047 programme, Collector A. Thameem Ansaria said during World Veterinary Day celebrations at NTR Kalakshetram in Ongole on Saturday. She said, “Prakasam is […]
YEAR END REVIEW 2024: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Livestock Sector Continues to Strengthen India’s Agricultural Economy; Grows at 12.99% CAGR since 2014 Launch of Sex Sorted Semen Technology and Indigenous IVF Media; Gau & Mahish Genomic Chips to Enhance Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Buffalo National Programme for Dairy Development Aims to Create 10,000 New Dairy Co-operative Societies; Procure 14.20 Lakh Litres of […]
Assam govt Commercialising the livestock and dairy sector
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora announced on Tuesday that the state government is dedicated to commercialising the livestock and dairy sector while encouraging greater involvement from the younger generation. Speaking at the National Milk Day celebrations organised by the Directorate of Dairy Development, Bora noted that India contributes approximately 25 per cent of the world’s total milk production, maintaining […]
Center offers 4 Breakthrough Technologies to states
The central government has developed four technologies for the livestock and dairy sectors which are available to all States. The four technologies will foster innovation, improve productivity, and provide cost-effective solutions to our farmers, official sources told Bizz Buzz. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has informed states about the four technologies: indigenously […]
Dairy entry.Looking for unicorns among livestock
Investors are rushing to milk the projected ₹49.95-lakh-crore opportunity in the Indian dairy sector, on the back of a compounded annual growth rate of 13 per cent during 2023-32. After attracting $154 million funding in 2022, the dairy sector briefly saw a dip in interest before it revived again this year, pulling in $109 million […]
Buffalo meat leading India’s export of animal products
India continues to play a crucial role in the global animal products market, emerging as a leading producer of high-quality items such as milk, meat and eggs. In 2023-24, India’s animal product exports amounted to ₹37,665.51 crore ($4,543.52 million), with buffalo meat emerging as the dominant contributor. Buffalo meat alone accounted for ₹31,010.10 crore ($3,740.53 […]
Punjab targets 3 million Dairy Livestock for artificial insemination
With an aim to boost milk production and enhance disease resistance in animals by improving the breed quality of livestock, Punjab Animal Husbandry department has set an annual target of 30 lakh artificial inseminations across the state. Revealing this today, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the […]
Gokul Dairy sets up Herbal medicine plant for Livestock
Kolhapur Jilha Dudh Utpadak Sangh, popularly known as Gokul dairy, has set up a plant at Gadmudshingi village, on the outskirts of Kolhapur city, to manufacture ayurvedic formulations for diseases of milch animals — cows and buffaloes. The dairy administration claims that it is the first of its kind plant set up in Maharashtra. Two of these plants are currently operational […]
Unlocking the potential of precision animal nutrition for sustainable dairy
Precision animal nutrition represents a significant stride towards sustainable dairying practices. By tailoring diets to the specific needs of livestock based on their genetic makeup, age, health, and productivity levels, this approach, not only optimises animal health, and growth but also minimises waste and environmental impact. Let’s explore the potential of precision animal nutrition to […]