Animal Husbandry Department

Introduction

Latur district is a drought prone and partly plateau region. For rural farmers, small landholders, labourers and families below the poverty line, dairy farming is an important livelihood source. Due to rapid urbanisation, the demand for milk has increased significantly. The Animal Husbandry Department prepares timely plans to promote dairy farming, goat rearing and poultry farming.

In the district, Deoni and indigenous cow breeds are reared on a large scale along with crossbreeds. Marathwadi and Surti are major buffalo breeds known for good milk yield. The Animal Husbandry Department under Zilla Parishad Latur implements various services and schemes for livestock farmers in rural areas. The department aims to promote economic development of livestock keepers in drought affected Latur district by encouraging dairy, goat and poultry farming. Animal Husbandry Day is celebrated on 20 May.

Vision and Mission

• Sustainable livestock development.
• Strengthening the rural economy.
• Creating a disease free zone.
• Boosting poultry, goat and dairy farming.

Objectives and Functions

• Genetic improvement and conservation of livestock.
• Disease control and preventive measures.
• Ensuring milk and food safety.
• Providing livelihood opportunities for women and weaker sections.
• Training and awareness programmes.

Animal Husbandry Schemes Information

Goat Group Distribution Scheme for Scheduled Tribes

• One group consists of 10 goats and 1 buck.
• Total cost 103545 rupees with 75 percent government subsidy and 25 percent beneficiary share.
• Insurance premium mandatory for three years.
• Priority to families below poverty line, small landholders, unemployed persons and women self help groups.

Dairy Animal Group Distribution for Scheduled Castes and Tribes

• Cow group assistance with government subsidy and beneficiary contribution.
• Buffalo group assistance with government subsidy and beneficiary contribution.
• Priority to families below poverty line, small landholders, unemployed persons and women self help groups.

Livestock Medicine Supply Scheme for Scheduled Castes

• Deworming medication.
• Tagging and identification measures.
• Control of external parasites.
• Beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste and own at least one animal.

Integrated Poultry Development Programme

• Group of 100 broiler chickens.
• Government subsidy assistance provided.
• Suitable for unemployed and rural poor families.

Livestock Exhibitions and Gatherings

• Organised in Latur, Udgir, Deoni and Jalkot.
• Prize competitions for Deoni and crossbred species.
• Community participation based events.

Fodder and Animal Feed Improvement Scheme

• Subsidy assistance for one hectare.
• Financial support for seeds and irrigation.
• Minimum livestock requirement applicable.

For more information click the link below:

Zilla Parishad Latur Animal Husbandry Department (PDF – 343 KB)