Animal husbandry in Himachal Pradesh plays a very major role in the development of agricultural sector of
Himachal.
Indigenous breeds of
cows,
buffalo and
sheep are of very poor quality.
Numerous schemes for cattle development, cattle health and disease resistance in wood production,
poultry development, feed and fodder development, dairy improvement, milk supply schemes and
veterinary education has been undertaken in order to improve the livestock in the state. There are many veterinary hospitals, dispensaries and outlying dispensaries in the state to provide veterinary aids and to take measures against various contagious
diseases. A number of mobile
dispensaries are also in operation.
Recently,
Angora rabbits imported from
West Germany were introduced in the state. Now 7 units for their propagation have been set up in
Kangra.
Milk production has also increased. Milk chilling plants with a capacity of about 55,000 liters have been set up at about 24 places and departmental milk supply schemes are operational in 6 towns.
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Animal husbandry in Himachal Pradesh plays a very major role in the development of agricultural sector of
Himachal.
Indigenous breeds of
cows,
buffalo and
sheep are of very poor quality.
Numerous schemes for cattle development, cattle health and disease resistance in wood production,
poultry development, feed and fodder development, dairy improvement, milk supply schemes and
veterinary education has been undertaken in order to improve the livestock in the state. There are many veterinary hospitals, dispensaries and outlying dispensaries in the state to provide veterinary aids and to take measures against various contagious
diseases. A number of mobile
dispensaries are also in operation.
Recently,
Angora rabbits imported from
West Germany were introduced in the state. Now 7 units for their propagation have been set up in
Kangra.
Milk production has also increased. Milk chilling plants with a capacity of about 55,000 liters have been set up at about 24 places and departmental milk supply schemes are operational in 6 towns.
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