Livestock
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 Released
The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 (BAHS) was revealed on National Milk Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the release of the event and featured key officials, including Ministers of State and the Secretary of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
India’s First Cloned Desi Gir Female Calf
The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana, has produced the country’s first cloned female calf of the desi breed Gir, named ‘Ganga.’ The NDRI had initiated a project to clone indigenous cow breeds such as Gir and Sahiwal ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. In India, FMD is a major concern for livestock farmers as it leads to a reduction in milk ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Study on Veterinary Antimicrobial use
The Indian Journal of Medical Research that India is developing the highest resistance to anti-microbial drugs in the rest of the world. In India, antimicrobial resistance is increasing in food, animals, and humans as well. In 2020, the AMU of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Pasuvula Panduga Cattle Festival
Pasuvula Panduga is a cattle festival that is observed annually during Kanuma (3rd day of the Sankranthi Festival), to appease the gods for improving and protecting livestock. This festival is held in the Rangampet village of Andhra Pradesh. Around 30 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
WHO to celebrate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The World Health Organization is to celebrate Antimicrobial Awareness Week between November 18, 2020 and November 24, 2020. The week aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance. Also, it encourages best practices among health workers, general public and policy ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
October 2: World Day for Farmed Animals
Every year, the World Day for Farmed Animals is celebrated by the International Animal Welfare Organization, Asia for Animals Coalition and World Animal Protection. The day is celebrated to bring in awareness in treating animals as sentient beings and make ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Effect of COVID-19 on Livestock
A recent study found that the SARS CoV 2 did not affect many of the livestock animals including dogs, chicken, ducks, etc. Animals Affected by SARS CoV 2 The study identified that the virus could infect cats and ferrets. The ..