Livestock Census is a regular quinquennial exercise of Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD). The first Livestock Census was conducted in the year 1919 and last census i.e. 20th Livestock Census was conducted in 2019. The 21st Livestock Census exercise has been launched across the country on 25th October, …
JORHAT, Aug 9 – At a time when different species of local birds have become endangered in the region, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited and the State Forest department have decided to set up a bird conservation center near Jorhat-Mariani road at Cinnamora here, in which the local …
Rudraprayag: Despite of shortage of basic facilities, the Animal Husbandry department has undertaken some notable measures for improvement of bovine breeds and experiments in artificial insemination for improved breeds. Cross breeding with foreign breeds for improving the breed for specific purposes has achieved an increase in milk production which has …
Bhubaneswar: Greenpeace India and United Artists' Association on Monday released the report of a study jointly conducted by them on the measures needed to improve the economic conditions of traditional fishing communities around the Gahiramatha sanctuary. In the backdrop of the global concern for the well being of turtles breeding …
The Assam State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden is poised to achieve another milestone by becoming a conservation breeding centre for the endangered golden langur (Trachypithecus geei). The initiative has been approved by the highest authorities, and a detailed proposal for building the expert team and construction of an enclosure is being prepared. …
Under the peacock-breeding project launched by the Punjab Government, zookeepers at the Chhatbir Zoo will collect 50 peacock eggs from the lion safari here and send them to Bathinda to increase the peacock population in its Bir Talab forest and its adjoining areas. Increasing urbanisation and use of pesticides has …
Experts say melting of glaciers submerging Islands where the bird Lays Eggs Ghaziabad: Experts have attributed the decline in the population of the exotic skimmer bird to global warming. The rise in temperature is responsible for the increased melting of glaciers that sends a spurt of water into the Ganga, …
Kohima, May 16: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 78.57 crore to the state to support 37 new rural infrastructure projects. Nabard general manager, Nagaland, U.S. Saha, said the money has been granted under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund to set up …
It has been speculated for long but now experts have confirmed it with substantive evidence. The diversity of birdlife in the Himalayan region is among the richest in the world. Prof Trevor Price, one the most respected scientists studying evolution of birds, has stated:
An Indian poultry breed, called Kadaknath is native to Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. The breed is famous for its black meat known for its quality, texture and flavour. This poultry reared mainly by some tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh. Scientists from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhabua, observed that the …
The Haryana Government has notified a livestock breeding policy to promote breeding and for the development of livestock, especially buffaloes in the state. Stating this here today, a spokesman for the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department said the policy would be reviewed after every 10 years or earlier as deemed …
The Haryana Government has notified a livestock breeding policy to promote breeding and for the development of livestock, especially buffaloes in the state.
Environment March 8: Environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday informed Parliament that there is no programme for breeding the Royal Bengal tiger and government has allowed captive breeding of only
Guwahati, March 4: Experts from Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre at Rani will ascertain the reason behind the death of 20 vultures at a paddy field in Goalpara district today. Goalpara divisional forest officer M. Ali said forest staff today found 20 dead vultures in a paddy field in the …
This research examines how patent applications and the granting of patents developed at the European Patent Office in 2010. It also examines how the EPO has dealt with other applications for patents on conventionally bred plants following the decision on the broccoli patent. The report shows a steadily increasing number …
For the first time in the state, a successful vulture conservation operation has been carried out jointly by Dr RS Kishtwaria, livestock and wildLife expert of the Department of Animal Sciences and Veterinary College, HP Agriculture University, here in collaboration with the state Forest Department. This operation was executed in …
A post-graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to shift Delhi Zoo, located adjacent to the medieval monument of Purana Quila, to the outskirts of the Capital to provide a more congenial environment to the wild animals and birds kept there. …
Officials of Tata Steel Zoological Park and Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ranchi, are keeping their fingers crossed for a green signal to a proposed collaboration that aims to boost breeding and conservation of animals at the two parks. The two zoological parks, which have shown keen interest in signing an …
This Act may be called the Animal Welfare Act, 2011. The Ministry of Environment and Forests invites comments on the Draft Animal Welfare Act, 2011. This legislation, which will replace the existing Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, will provide for enhanced penalties and clearer definitions of animal abuse.
