National Livestock Policy, 2013
The National Livestock Policy, 2013 has been formulated by the agriculture ministry to have a policy framework for improving productivity of the livestock sector in a sustainable manner.
Animal Products
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Redefining agricultural yields: from tonnes to people nourished per hectare
Worldwide demand for crops is increasing rapidly due to global population growth, increased biofuel production, and changing dietary preferences. Meeting these growing demands will be a substantial challenge
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Roxarsone, inorganic arsenic, and other arsenic species in chicken: A U.S.-based market basket sample
Arsenic-based drugs are permitted in poultry production. Inorganic arsenic (iAs) causes cancer and maybe other adverse health outcomes. The contribution of chicken consumption to iAs intake, however, is
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Understanding and managing zoonotic risk in the new livestock industries
In many parts of the world, livestock production is undergoing a process of rapid intensification. The health implications of this development are uncertain. Intensification creates cheaper products, allowing
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The Agricultural Biosecurity Bill, 2013
A Bill to provide for establishment of an Authority for prevention, control, eradication and management of pests and diseases of plants and animals and unwanted organisms for ensuring agricultural biosecurity
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Inflections in agricultural evolution: Contemporary commodity complexes and transactional forms in interior Tamil Nadu
This paper examines the emergence of specific commodity complexes and transactional forms in eight interior districts in Tamil Nadu focusing on gherkins, marigold, broiler, cotton and papaya. Their growing
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Bal Thackeray Turns Mumbai Poultry into a Paper Tiger
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray’s death brought Mumbai to a standstill a couple of weeks ago. It also wrecked havoc on Maharashtra's poultry industry as the three-day closure of all markets in the
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Avian Flu Impedes India’s Rise to the Top in Egg Export Mkt
A spate of avian flu outbreaks in the last few years has dashed India’s hopes of becoming a major egg exporter. Oman, the largest buyer of Indian eggs, has now imposed a second ban on Indian shipments
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Ministry to support wool cultivation
Shillong, Oct. 8: Meghalaya is all set to have a wool bank where due weightage will be given to sheep and angora rabbit rearing. Speaking at the inaugural function of the 2nd Shillong Woollen Expo, 2012
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GPS to track milk tankers
Sudha milk tankers may be equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) to keep tabs on their movement and prevent pilferage while on the move, something that Bihar State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation