Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Researchers develop sustainable method to boost active vitamin B12 in SpirulinaA scientific breakthrough offers a new way to produce vitamin B12. Researchers are using managed light on Spirulina, a blue-green algae. Th...
08 May, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
ICAR-IVRI ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026, placed in 51–100 band for veterinary scienceThis global recognition highlights the institute's excellence in research, education, and animal health services.
27 Mar, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Cabinet okays supply of generic veterinary medicines at affordable rates under Livestock Health programThe Cabinet has approved modifications to the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, allocating Rs 75 crore for distributing affor...
05 Mar, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
India's dairy sector emissions could be reduced with balanced diet, breed management: ReportAccording to the data published by the International Energy Agency earlier this year, India is the third largest emitter of methane. Studie...
19 Dec, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
Meghalaya signs MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationMeghalaya and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have signed an MoU to improve health, nutrition, and agriculture in the state. The partne...
24 Sep, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
Decline in Vulture population leading to health crisis in India, costing nearly $70 billion, 5 lakh deaths, study findsA significant decline in vulture populations in India has led to a public health crisis, causing up to 500,000 premature deaths between 200...
25 Jul, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
World Bank approves USD 82 mln for zoonotic disease prevention in India"It will strengthen India's One Health approach, which recognizes that people and animals are connected with their shared environment," Wor...
11 May, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
NITI set to roll out pilot for livestock telemedicineOnce tested, it will be rolled out across the country as the government looks to provide quick health services to cattle and avoid the spre...
06 Oct, 2022, 07.18 AM IST
85 lakh cattle, buffaloes tagged with UID number so far: GovernmentThe data about productivity and health status of each animal is being uploaded on Information Network on Animal Health and Productivity (IN...
14 Aug, 2017, 08.24 PM IST
Lack of knowledge on animal disease leaves humans at riskA world-first study found that just ten diseases account for around 50 per cent of all published knowledge on diseases at the wildlife-live...
21 Jul, 2015, 05.36 PM IST
- Smarter use of nutrients will help clean up the planet, say scientists
A new report commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme highlights how humans have massively altered the natural flows of nit...
18 Feb, 2013, 11.30 PM IST
- French drug-maker Sanofi to buy animal health division of Dosch Pharmaceuticals
French drug-maker Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire the animal health division of Indian firm Dosch Pharmaceuticals for an un...
21 Dec, 2012, 03.11 AM IST
- Gujarat gets ready to script country’s first livestock policy
After ushering in the ‘milk revolution’ in the sub-continent, Gujarat is all set to give the country its first Livestock Policy
26 Dec, 2008, 01.40 AM IST