Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) with the aim of development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines thereby making dairying more remunerative to the farmers. The Scheme has been implemented with the following objectives:(i) To enhance productivity of bovines and increasing milk production…
Animals and animal products are critical components of the country’s development in terms of food security, nutrition, and overall sustainability. The country’s total livestock population is 535.78 million, a palpable increase of 4.6 per cent from the 2012 Livestock Census. In 2019, the total bovine population was recorded at 302.79 million, 1.0 per cent increase…
Muzzle pattern, similar to fingerprint in humans, is unique to each bovine. Surabhi ID, the muzzle-based identity technology launched by Dvara e-Dairy Solutions during the middle of the COVID pandemic year, is now a boon for insurers to identify the bovine during insurance claims. In the last few years, insurers relied on ear tags and injectable RFID tags for…
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has conducted the latest i.e., 20th Livestock Census in 2019 in participation with all States and Union Territories. It covers all domesticated animals and its headcounts for total 16 species of animals like Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun, Yak, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Horse, Pony,…