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Explore the definitive guide to Indian livestock breeds with 'Indian Livestock Breeds' written by Biswanath Patra and Bharat Bhushan. This hardback book serves as an essential resource for students and researchers in veterinary and animal sciences. It meticulously covers a wide range of topics necessary for understanding livestock breeds according to the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) syllabus. The book dives deep into prominent dairy cattle breeds, such as Gir, remarkable for their high milk yield and robustness, Sahiwal with its heat tolerance, and Red Sindhi known for its adaptability to harsh conditions. It also encompasses critical buffalo breeds that contribute significantly to India's milk production, with insights into diverse breeds including Murrah, Nili-Ravi, and Banni. This comprehensive text is an indispensable addition to your academic library, providing valuable knowledge to apply in real-world livestock management.
Key Features
Features | Description |
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Authors | Biswanath Patra & Bharat Bhushan |
Format | Hardback |
Target Audience | Veterinary and animal sciences students, researchers |
Content Coverage | India's diverse livestock breeds including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and more. |
Educational Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate material aligned with VCI syllabus |
Special Sections | Includes a question bank with answers and livestock census of India |
Regional Focus | Detailed insights on breeds from various Indian states and adaptation to local climates |
Attributes | Description |
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ISBN | 978-XXX-XXXX-XXXX |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Publisher | XYZ Publications |
Number of Pages | 300 |
Language | English |
Dimensions | 8.5 x 11 inches |
Weight | 1.5 kg |
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Country of Origin: 101
The book “Indian Livestock Breeds” has beenwritten for the students and researchers of veterinary and animal sciences with latest information so as to help them to learn about the livestock breeds and to apply the appropriate knowledge and description. All the chapters in the book cover basic topics at Undergraduates and Postgraduates levels at Indian universities and colleges as per VCI syllabus.
India has its own dairy cattle breeds like one of the most important milch breeds is Gir, which is known for its robustness and high milk yield. The Gir breed of cattle hails from Gujarat and originated in Gir forest. Another best milch breed is Sahiwal, originated from Punjab. Sahiwal cattle are prized for their heat tolerance as well for milk production characteristics. Besides, the Red Sindhi is also known for high milk production. The animals of this breed are well-adapted to hot and harsh climatic conditions.
The book “Indian Livestock Breeds” has beenwritten for the students and researchers of veterinary and animal sciences with latest information so as to help them to learn about the livestock breeds and to apply the appropriate knowledge and description. All the chapters in the book cover basic topics at Undergraduates and Postgraduates levels at Indian universities and colleges as per VCI syllabus.
India has its own dairy cattle breeds like one of the most important milch breeds is Gir, which is known for its robustness and high milk yield. The Gir breed of cattle hails from Gujarat and originated in Gir forest. Another best milch breed is Sahiwal, originated from Punjab. Sahiwal cattle are prized for their heat tolerance as well for milk production characteristics. Besides, the Red Sindhi is also known for high milk production. The animals of this breed are well-adapted to hot and harsh climatic conditions. The animals of this breed are found in Sindh now in Pakistan and in Rajasthan. Tharparkar is also categorised into a dairy breed, which is resilient and drought-resistant, and thrive well in arid regions. The Indian economy is also greatly influenced by buffalo farming, as they contribute 56% to the total milk production to India. Mostly swamp buffaloes found permanently in marshy areas, where they wallow in mud and eat coarse marsh grasses. The most popular breeds of buffalo in India are Murrah, Nili-Ravi, Jaffarabadi, Surti, Mehsana, Kundi, Nagpuri and Bhadawari etc. The Banni buffalo breed is highly adapted to local climatic conditions in the areas and traditionally they are reared under the extensive methods of night grazing.
Content
1: Cattle breeds of India and the World
2: Buffalo breeds of India
3: Sheep breeds of India
4: Goat breeds of India
5: Poultry breeds of India
6: Pig breeds of India
7: Camel breeds of India
8: Horse and pony breeds of India
9: Donkey breeds of India
10: Dog breeds of India
11: Yak breeds of India
12: Mithun breeds of India
13: Endangered breeds of India
14: Livestock census of India
15: Question bank with answer
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