livestock health
The Ministry of Science and Technology has incubated three traditional health practices aimed at improving livestock health, focusing on ectoparasite management, enhancing milk production, and treating placental retention. These practices, rooted in India's biodiversity, offer sustainable alternatives to chemical treatments. The National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF) is collaborating with
Sustainable farming
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized a virtual program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM) for livestock farmers, emphasizing the integration of Ayurveda with modern veterinary practices. The event, part of the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations, aimed to promote sustainable livestock health management and address antibiotic resistance. Over one
livestock health
The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) has successfully reduced outbreaks of livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) through effective vaccination. The number of FMD outbreaks decreased from 132 in 2019 to 93 in 2024, with only 6 reported in
livestock health
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing various initiatives under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) and Rashtriya Gokul Mission to enhance the genetic quality of indigenous and crossbred cattle. Key measures include expanding artificial insemination, establishing IVF laboratories, and implementing genomic selection. Financial assistance
Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing various schemes to enhance the Animal Husbandry sector in India, focusing on milch animals. Key initiatives include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous breed conservation, the National Livestock Mission for entrepreneurship and breed improvement, the National Programme for Dairy Development