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Insight
Animal husbandry is a crucial part of agriculture that involves the breeding, care, and management of livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other domesticated animals. It plays a significant role in rural livelihoods by providing employment opportunities to small and marginal farmers, as well as landless agricultural laborers.
This sector contributes to food security, dairy and meat production, and the overall economy by ensuring a steady supply of animal-based products such as milk, eggs, wool, and leather. Additionally, animal husbandry supports sustainable farming by providing organic manure, improving soil fertility, and promoting mixed farming practices.
With advancements in veterinary care, scientific breeding techniques, and modern farming methods, animal husbandry has evolved into a rapidly growing sector. Governments and agricultural organizations worldwide are focusing on improving livestock health, increasing productivity, and implementing welfare measures to enhance this industry's efficiency and sustainability.
Objectives of the Animal Husbandry Department
The Animal Husbandry Department is committed to the growth and sustainability of livestock farming by improving breeding, healthcare, and productivity. The key objectives include:
Livestock Breeding & Genetic Improvement
- Upgrading local cattle and buffalo breeds through artificial insemination using exotic and crossbred semen (for cattle) and Murrah semen (for buffaloes).
- Conserving and propagating indigenous breeds of livestock in their native regions.
Enhancing Livestock & Poultry Production
- Increasing the production potential of milk, eggs, and meat by adopting scientific animal husbandry practices.
- Promoting advanced breeding techniques to improve productivity.
Veterinary Healthcare & Disease Prevention
- Providing timely and modern veterinary assistance to ensure livestock and poultry health.
- Preventing major livestock diseases through vaccination, disease surveillance, and regular health monitoring.
- Controlling zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans) to protect public health.
Nutrition & Feed Management
- Promoting scientific feeding practices to enhance livestock health and productivity.
- Developing fodder banks and encouraging farmers to cultivate high-quality feed resources.
Infrastructure & Technological Advancements
- Strengthening veterinary hospitals, research centers, and mobile veterinary units for better service delivery.
- Implementing modern technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics for disease monitoring and livestock management.
Government Schemes & Rural Development
- Implementing State and Central Government schemes to uplift rural farmers and improve their economic conditions.
- Encouraging women and youth participation in animal husbandry enterprises.
Sustainable & Climate-Resilient Practices
- Promoting climate-smart livestock farming to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
- Encouraging waste management and eco-friendly practices in animal farming.
Entrepreneurial Development & Farmer Training
- Conducting training programs on basic and advanced animal husbandry practices for farmers and entrepreneurs.
- Developing and promoting entrepreneurial skills among youth to create job opportunities in the livestock sector.
Export & Trade Promotion
- Strengthening policies to increase the export of dairy, meat, and poultry products.
- Encouraging quality control and global standard certifications for animal products.