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American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
Madhya Pradesh farmer chases away cheetah, forest officials call it sign of adaptation in Kuno landscapeAn elderly farmer in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, bravely chased away a cheetah that approached agricultural fields and buffaloes. The incident ...
Govt offers up to Rs 50 lakh for donkey farming: Check eligibility, how to apply, business potentialThe Indian government is offering financial incentives of up to Rs 50 lakh to encourage donkey farming and revive the country's declining d...
Manipur Governor disburses Rs 30 lakh incentive for polo ponies amid population declineManipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla disbursed Rs. 29.99 lakh in incentives to 86 pony owners and clubs, marking the first such support in th...
European Commission considers weakening protections for grey wolves: A look at the controversyWolves have made a strong comeback in Europe thanks to conservation efforts, but their resurgence has sparked conflicts with farmers worrie...
Andhra Pradesh rides the wave, leads India's fishing and aquaculture sector with 41% shareAndhra Pradesh leads India's fishing and aquaculture sector with a 40.9% share. The sector's output increased from Rs 80,000 crore in 2011-...
NITI Aayog issues guidelines for livestock telemedicine in IndiaThe framework, however, exempts a registered veterinary practitioner from any penal action should he/she fail to establish veterinarian-cli...
Centre laments non-utilisation of fund by state animal husbandry departments; urges states to spendRupala said the Centre has sanctioned Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs), which will prove to be effective in successful use of these technolog...
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...
Livestock population up by 4.6%; cow count rises by 18%From 512 million in 2012 to nearly 536 million in 2019, the livestock population has increased by 4.6%, as per the 20th livestock census. C...
Livestock rearing is principal source of income for 3.7% of the agricultural households: Economic Survey 2018-19As per the 70th round of NSSO, livestock rearing was the principal source of income to about 3.7 per cent of the agricultural households.
1.75% rural families derive major income from livestock: NSSOAs per the survey, among all the land used for animal farming, the major use was made for dairy (53.8 per cent during Jul-Dec'12 and 69.7 p...
CLFMA of India states that feed industry expected to grow by 8% to 40 million tonnesCLFMA of India, the apex body of livestock feed in India, on Friday stated that the feed industry is expected to grow by 8 per cent.
India's livestock population drops by 3.33 per centAs per the census data, cattle population has declined by 4 per cent to 1.90 crore in 2012 from 1.99 crore in 2007.
- The co-existence of Gir's lions and maldharis
The secret why lions have been flourishing in Gir has finally been decoded.
Livestock population to reach 312 million by 2015: AssochamThe total livestock population in the country is likely to grow by over 11 per cent and touch 312 million by 2015, Assocham said.
- Banks offer term loans to livestock owners in drought-affected Gujarat
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development plans to provide refinance to banks lending for fodder.
- Thomas for separate ministry to look after dairy, fisheries
Food Minister K V Thomas has demanded hiving off animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries from the Agriculture Ministry.
- Centre releases Rs. 119.5 cr for integrated development of fodder commodity
The Centre has released Rs. 119.5 crore to 12 States for integrated development of fodder under Accelerated Fodder Development Programme.
- Government releases Rs 119.5 crore for fodder production
Centre has released Rs 119.5 crore so far to 12 states in the current financial year for increasing production of fodder to keep livestock ...