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The Iis University ECO-602 (B) Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture where animals are reared, bred and raised for food and other products. It contributes about 10% to the state GDP and provides rural employment and livelihood. Animals are bred commercially to meet demand for food like milk, eggs, and meat, and are cared for under animal husbandry departments.

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The Iis University ECO-602 (B) Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture where animals are reared, bred and raised for food and other products. It contributes about 10% to the state GDP and provides rural employment and livelihood. Animals are bred commercially to meet demand for food like milk, eggs, and meat, and are cared for under animal husbandry departments.

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THE IIS UNIVERSITY

ECO-602(B)

Animal Husbandry

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:


Vaishali ma’am Vishakha Sankhala
Department of Economics BA( Pass Course)
ICG/2018/26298
What is Animal Husbandry?

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture where animals are reared, bred and raised for meat, fiber, eggs, milk and other food products.
Animal husbandry refers to livestock raising and selective breeding. It is the management and care of animals in which the genetic qualities and
behavior of animals are further developed for profit. A large number of farmers depend upon animal husbandry for their livelihood.

Animal Husbandry contributes about 10% in the G.D.P. of the State. This sector has a great potential for rural self-employment at lowest possible
investment per unit. Therefore, livestock development is a critical pathway to rural prosperity. As per the livestock census of 2012, there are 577.32lacs
animals and over 80.24lacs Poultry in the State. Rajasthan has about only 7% of the country’s cattle population and contributes about 12.72% of the
total milk production, 2.46% of the meat and 34.46% wool produced in the country. Rajasthan is first in Wool production while second in milk
production.

Animals are bred commercially in order to meet the high demand for food. Dairy products from animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, are rich sources of
protein. These animals are called milch animals as they provide us with milk.Another set of animals that provide nutrient-rich food are hen, ducks,
goose, etc. They provide us with eggs, which again are rich sources of protein. Animals like chicken, duck, ox, goat, pigs, etc. are bred for meat. Other
than these domestic animals we have other sources of nutrients as well, they are marine animals. The seafood we eat has very high nutrient values. They
are sources of a variety of nutrients like fat, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
The care, breeding, management, etc of animals are particularly monitored under the department of animal husbandry. Animal husbandry is a large
scale business. The animals are bred, cared, reared and sheltered in a farm or region, which are specially built for them. Animal husbandry involves
poultry, milk-farms, apiculture (bee agriculture), aquaculture, etc.
Importance of Animal Husbandry

Animal Husbandry is not only a subsidiary occupation to agriculture but it is a major economic activity, especially in the arid and semi-arid regions of
the Rajasthan. Livestock sector development has a significant beneficial impact in generating employment and reducing poverty in rural areas.
Livestock provides other benefits to the rural sector. Livestock supplies a large portion of draft power for agriculture. Animal husbandry and livestock
is highly potential sector contributing a lot in state economy, especially of rural economy. The potential of crop production depends upon huge
investment and weather and meteorological conditions. Comparatively Animal husbandry and livestock is more stable and requires lesser investments.
Livestock and poultry have proved to be life savior in many distress conditions, especially in case of drought. Animal husbandry is beneficial to human
beings in the following ways:

*Animals such as cows, goats, sheep, etc. are the major source of milk and milk products such as yoghurt, cheese, butter, etc.

*Animals such as cows, buffaloes, pigs, and goats are reared for their meat. Their meat is a rich source of dietary protein.

*The livestock is sometimes grazed to control the growth of weeds on agricultural land. The dry shrubs in the areas that are prone to wildfire are eaten
by goat and sheep, which reduces the risk of fire.

*Animals also produce fibres or textiles such as wool and leather. For eg, sheep are reared for wool whereas leather can be obtained from camel.

*The excreta, blood and bones of animals are used as manure. The manure is spread on the fields to increase the crop yields and crop production. It is
also used as fuel for fires and as plaster for walls and floor.

*Animals are a source of non-human labour. They are used for ploughing fields, transporting goods and military functions. For ag., horses, yaks and
donkeys are used for such purposes.

*Animal husbandry helps in the proper management of animals by providing proper food, shelter and protection against diseases to domestic animals.

*It provides employment to a large number of farmer and thereby increases their living standards.

*It helps in developing high yielding breeds of animals by cross breeding. This increases the production of various food products such as milk, eggs,
meat, etc.It involves the proper disposal of animal waste and promotes a healthy environment.

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