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Govt to record milk production of Holstein cows in 3 Punjab districts

Sharing details about the project worth ₹5.31 crore, Punjab animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the project will be kicked off in the first week of December 2024

Milk production of around 13,000 Holstein Friesian cows will be recorded in 90 villages across three districts including Ludhiana, Moga and Fatehgarh Sahib (HT File)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 05:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

After six-year gap, Chandigarh admn to start dog census today

Being held after a six-year gap, the census, covering both stray and pet/domesticated animals, is expected to be completed by February next year

The last census in 2018-19 had recorded 12,922 stray dogs and 11,006 pet dogs. (HT)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Guest Column: Harnessing potential of livestock farming in Punjab

Punjab needs to move towards sustainable, high-value agriculture. Its farm future does not lie in over-reliance on wheat and paddy. The way forward, as recommended by the agriculture policy, is through diversification, particularly livestock farming.

Emphasis on buffalo rearing in policy, a crucial component of Punjab’s dairy sector, valued for their higher fat content in milk is a timely course correction. Each buffalo can produce enough fat to contribute significantly to reducing India’s edible oil import bill, which stands at a whopping <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 crore annually. Fat also has a long shelf life, offering a buffer against market price fluctuations. (AFP File)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:00 PM IST
ByDr Ashwani Kumar Sharma

Haryana on alert amid foot rot disease outbreak in Himachal

A government spokesperson said that although no case has been reported in Haryana, the department is taking proactive steps to safeguard the livestock from the disease.

A shepherd guides his sheep to a field at a village in Charkhi Dadri in Haryana. (PTI)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 10:43 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Why UP needs to take stray cattle menace by its horns

Problem persists despite best efforts by the state government; only half of targeted cattle captured in 20 high-risk districts in weeklong special drive

The state has established around 7,000 cow protection centres, with more planned, spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 per animal daily on feed alone. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:44 AM IST
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