Scope of animal husbandry
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Animal husbandry art of breeding and rearing of human society. the world of animals husbandry applies primarily to cattle or diary cows, Buffalo, goats, pigs, and sheep
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Livestock contributes 4.11% to the country’s total Gross Domestic Products.
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The rearing and management of various animals in the farms for the production of different stuff called livestock. Livestock or animal stock is one of the main sources of income in India. Along with agriculture, livestock farming plays an important role in Indian economy.
Some points regarding livestock are mentioned below:
☞ India is blessed with tremendous livestock on the basis of number as well as diversity.
☞ About one third part of land is held by small farmers who manage 80% of total livestock in the country.
☞ Animal husbandry generate gainful employment in the rural areas.
☞ Employment in livestock sector is developing fast.
☞ It is noted that poverty is reduced to some extent in states where livestock contributes more to farm income.
☞ Livestock production is more impressive than that of grain production.
☞ Livestock sector contributes 4.11% of country’s total Gross Domestic Products.
☞ It contributes 25.67% of total agricultural GDP of India.
☞ Apart from milk, meat, eggs, wool, etc. various animal species are also formed for defence, entertainment, experimentation, sports, etc.
☞ About 2.5 million people depend on livestock for their livelihood.
☞ Livestock comprises mainly cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep.
☞ The livestock animals have symbiotic, supplementary, and complementary relationships with agricultural crops.
☞ India is contributing immensely in livestock development in a global scale.
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★ India is basically an agricultural country. The agriculture of India is a source of livelihood for about 55% of India’s population.
★ Livestock refers to the animals and their farm keeping which are beneficial for human beings.