In India, raising cattle has long been a traditional source of income and is strongly associated with the agricultural sector. According to the 20th Livestock Census 2019, India has 192.41 million cattle, among which 142.11 million i.e. 73.83%, are indigenous >>>
Progeny testing refers to evaluation of bulls on the basis of their daughter’s performance. Progeny testing is of two types, field based and farm based >>>
Changthangi sheep is a native breed of Changthang region of Ladakh and is locally called as Changluk sheep. This sheep is mainly reared by a nomadic tribe called Changpa along with Pashmina producin >>>
Lactational abnormalities are not found usually in mares. However, when there is a risk to the foal (of a particular mare), concern of mare owner’s increases. However, equine lactation >>>
The Morni hills cattle is non descript cattle mainly reared in the rural area of Morni Hills situated in the Shivalik Hills range of Panchkula district of Haryana state >>>
Belahi is distinct migratory cattle with a number of unique qualities related to better thriving and adaptation. It is well adapted for hot and humid climate and grazes more when the sunshine increases. >>>
Elephants are world largest non-ruminant herbivores present on earth. Due to their impact on their environments they are considered to be keystone species. >>>
Mudhol hound is also known as Caravan hound. In villages it is often called as >>>
Himalayan regions of India, Tibetan plateau and some parts of northeast India are home to the majestic yak. Also known as “grunting ox” domestic yak (Bos grunniens) acts as a lifeline in hilly regions and is an important source of food, clothing, transportation and livelihood for the communities living in these challenging lands. >>>
From the ancient period, human beings are dependent on the animal and birds. They were domesticated by human by various means for different purposes. Among all the birds and animals, poultry birds (fowl) are very much familiar to all. >>>
India ranks first in milk production accounting for 18.5 percent of world production (Economic survey 2015-16). The value of India’s milk output during 2012-13 has been estimated at over Rs.2900 billion, higher than the combined value of other major agricultural crops like paddy, wheat and sugarcane (National Dairy Development Board 2014). >>>
Modern agriculture witnessed the green revolution through the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and hybrid seeds of different cereals, pulses etc. in order to have sufficient food for our ever-increasing population. We are number one in the world in milk production, which is achieved through importation of exotic animals, crossbreeding with indigenous cows and buffaloes. >>>
As the name itself indicates Deoni cattle breed belongs to village Deoni, Taluka Deoni, District Latur in the state of Maharashtra. The breed has developed from a strain descended from the mixture of Gir, Dangi and local breed. Fore head and ear characters are similar to the Gir breed where as coat color general confirmation and ruggedness belongs to Dangi Cattle breed. >>>
ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (NBAGR) is the nodal agency for the registration >>>
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