Profitability of livestock farms depends upon geographical area/location, local preference/demand of food products, short/long term demand/seasonality, availability of cheaper inputs etc. Generally, poultry and pig farming provides quicker returns in comparison to most of the other types of livestock farming. However, training and knowledge of risk factors is must.
Scientific management, balanced feeding, prophylactic measures, integration with agriculture/allied activities, processing and value addition of milk and improved marketing strategies are key for improved profitability.
Good and healthy germplasm of different types of livestock species can be obtained from various reliable sources such as:
Yes, it can be added to goat ration. Goats usually avoid odorous feed stuff so it can be added in smaller quantities initially and increased gradually in the ration. Starting early (around 3 months of age) gives good results.
Withdrawal period prescribed by the drug manufacturer’s should be followed especially in case of use of antibiotics to avoid emerging menace of antibiotic resistance.
It is general perception that goats/sheep are very hardy and needs no sheds. Contrarily, it is mandatory to provide sheds/shelter especially under stall-fed system to protect against inclement weather conditions in general and rain in particular. However, very costly or pucca structures can be avoided.
Goat/sheep are ruminants just like cattle/buffaloes. Hence, they need predominantly roughage (green/dry fodder) based ration supplemented with concentrate, based on quality of available feed stuffs. Browsing behaviour of goats should be satisfied with provision of specific type of feeders or feeding methods.
College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul provides wide range of services to the livestock farmers, students and professionals engaged in animal husbandry sector. These include:
Pig is reared for meat (pork) and there is limited local demand of pork in Punjab. However, it is most widely consumed meat worldwide and has higher demand in North-Eastern and Southern parts of India and bigger cities of India. Keeping in view the above facts, pig farming is viable especially with liaisons for marketing in India.
Pigs are monogastric animal and have omnivorous feeding habit. Hence, pigs predominantly require concentrate feed with smaller quantities of green or other non-conventional feed resources for better performance. However, they can be maintained on leftover of hotel/hostel, agri-industries/food processing by-products etc but hygiene and quality is important consideration.
Information related to schemes and programs related to animal husbandry sector of Punjab can be accessed by clicking on this Weblink: https://husbandrypunjab.org/plansschemes.aspx
For more details: https://dahd.nic.in/schemes_programmes
eNaM, ePashuhaat, IndiaMart, Bigbasket, Milkbasket, Kisanrath (for transport)
Visual observation (signs: restlessness, mounting behaviour, frequent bellowing, discharge of clear mucus, micturition etc.) b) checking fern pattern of cervical mucus c) teaser bull parading
Raw milk is the source of many pathogenic microorganisms including zoonotic pathogens like Brucella spp (causes brucellosis), Mycobacterium bovis (causes tuberculosis), Coxiella burnetii (causes Q fever), Staphylococcus aureus (causes food poisoning), Streptococcus pyogenes (causes sore throat).
We cannot prevent any accidental injury to happen, not literally. But few management practices can prevent or decrease the chances or severity of injuries or wound.
Avoid spilling, splashing, leaks, spray drift and contamination of clothing, feed and fodders, drinking water while using pesticides. Remove animal from source of pesticide.
Avoid indiscriminate use of nitrogen containing fertilizers and herbicides, avoid feeding of lush green young fodders to hungry and stressed animals immediately after drought or rainy season, avoid drinking of water contaminated by nitrogen containing fertilizer etc.
