India’s 21st Livestock Census will count 16 species
Vijender and Narendar, both in their 60s, both neighbours at Kanware village on the outskirts of Faridabad in Haryana, had high hopes when a team of officials visited their village as part of the ongoing 21st livestock Census. They believe that once counted, the number of milking animals in their locality will force the government […]
Sexed semen to be used to counter stray cattle menace
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel Advocates for Sex-Sorted Semen Technology to Address Stray Cattle Issue SP Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), has proposed the use of sex-sorted semen technology in dairy farming to ensure that 90% of cattle born are female. Speaking at a training workshop on the […]
Livestock census launched in Chittoor District in AP
District Collector Sumit Kumar announced plans on Saturday to boost milk production in Chittoor. During a meeting with representatives from 21 private dairies, the Collector discussed strategies to increase milk prices and production to support dairy farmers in the district. He emphasized the price differences offered by the dairies and highlighted the district’s dependence on […]
Future of Animal Husbandry in India, Trends, And Growth
India’s 20th Livestock Census reveals a substantial population of livestock, including 303.76 million bovines, 74.26 million sheep, 148.88 million goats, 9.06 million pigs, and nearly 851.81 million poultry. India has made significant strides in its animal husbandry and dairy sectors, becoming the world’s largest milk producer and the third-largest egg producer. This industry has experienced consistent growth, […]
Milk production increased by about 30% in Telangana since 2014
A silent-but-steady White Revolution is brewing in Telangana. Milk production in the State grew by 1.2 million tonnes since bifurcation from 4.2 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 5.41 million tonnes in 2018-19 and then to an estimated 5.61 million tonnes in 2019-20. The subtle-but-striking increase in milk production indicates the State government’s efforts in convincing […]