Guidelines for Welfare of Working Equines on Pilgrimage Routes in India
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has issued new guidelines aimed at ensuring the welfare and management of working equines used during religious pilgrimages in India. Key provisions include mandatory registration, health certification, acclimatization, and humane working conditions for horses, mules, and donkeys. The guidelines emphasize animal welfare, safety for pilgrims, and sustainable management practices, with support from local authorities and veterinary services.
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