Question

how do good animal husbandry practices benefit farmers

Answer 1

Good animal husbandry practises keep the animals healthy and more productive. There is higher yield of animal products ― milk, eggs, meat etc.

1. Shelter.
Diseases spread if the animal shelters are dingy and crowded. If they are spacious , hygienic and well lighted, the animals remain healthy.

2. Vaccination.
Vaccination of young animals prevents the occurrence of common diseases.

3. Segregation of Sick Animals.
When sick animals are noticed, they are immediately segregated. Cleanliness drive is undertaken and the remaining animals are given prophylactic doses of medicines to prevent the spread of disease. The livestock remains healthy and productive.

4. Proper Diet.
A proper optimum diet with feed additives enhances growth and yield of animals.

5. Breeding.
Breeding for more milk, longer lactation period, more egg laying, better convertibility of food and other good characteristics have allowed various branches of animal husbandry to give better yield.

Answer 2

Good animal husbandry practises keep the animals healthy and more productive. There is higher yield of animal products ― milk, eggs, meat etc.

1. Shelter.

Diseases spread if the animal shelters are dingy and crowded. If they are spacious , hygienic and well lighted, the animals remain healthy.

2. Vaccination.

Vaccination of young animals prevents the occurrence of common diseases.

3. Segregation of Sick Animals.

When sick animals are noticed, they are immediately segregated. Cleanliness drive is undertaken and the remaining animals are given prophylactic doses of medicines to prevent the spread of disease. The livestock remains healthy and productive.

4. Proper Diet.

A proper optimum diet with feed additives enhances growth and yield of animals.

5. Breeding.

Breeding for more milk, longer lactation period, more egg laying, better convertibility of food and other good characteristics have allowed various branches of animal husbandry to give better yield.