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Donkey Farming Could Make You Rich, Government Offering Rs 50 Lakh Support
The Indian government is promoting donkey farming through the National Livestock Mission, offering up to Rs 50 lakh as a capital subsidy for breeding farms.
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Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Amid Criticism, Centre Withdraws Draft Bill On Export Of Live Animals
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has withdrawn a draft Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill after it got representations expressing concerns related to animal welfare.
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Rare Indian Grey Wolf Killed In Bangladesh After First Sighting In Decades
The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.
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10,000 Livestock Stuck In Himalayas Due To Snowfall Rescued After 3 Weeks
The administration of Kangra district had sent multiple teams from different locations to help and rescue them to safety.
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Tamil Nadu Begins Census Of Livestock Population
The Tamil Nadu government Monday commenced census on livestock population across the state to help evolve policies and schemes for the benefit of the livestock farming community.
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"No Grass For Livestock": Century-High Temperature Hits Europe's Farmers
"Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn't any grass," says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France, who like his counterparts across much of northern Europe is wondering how he will feed his animals this winter.
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Indian Community Protests Australia Meat Ad Featuring Lord Ganesha
Hundreds of people attended rallies in Australia's major cities today to protest an advertisement the Indian community described as "highly insulting" in its depiction of Lord Ganesha
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Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Stresses On Livestock Development
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on developing livestock segment for creating jobs mainly in rural areas.
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Over-eating, Wastage Leads To Loss Of One Fifth Of The World's Food, Shows Study
London: Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers worldwide is lost through over-eating or wastage, according to a new study. The world population consumes around 10 per cent more food than it needs, while almost nine per cent is thrown away or left to spoil, researchers said. Efforts to reduce the billions of tonnes lost could imp...
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California Targets Dairy Cows To Combat Global Warming
California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock.
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Government To Launch Online Organised Market For Livestock
To encourage more farmers and entrepreneurs to take up dairy business, the government will this week launch an online portal called 'e-pashu haat' where one can buy/sell livestock, frozen semen and embryos.
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Plea To Ban Cattle Slaughter: Green Tribunal Issues Notice To States
The National Green Tribunal today sought response from all the state governments on a plea filed by a lawyer seeking nationwide ban on slaughter of indigenous breeds of cattle.
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Emissions Set to Soar as Love of Steak Takes Off in Asia
Climate change is the last thing on Maya Puspita Sari's mind as she tucks into a steak and splurges on ice cream, products that were once a luxury but are now a growing staple in the diets of millions of Indonesians.
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India's Next Weapon Against Climate Change? This Dwarf Cow
Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing many hard-hit dairy farmers in the Anantapur area of southern Kerala to reduce their herds, experts say.
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Donkey Farming Could Make You Rich, Government Offering Rs 50 Lakh Support
The Indian government is promoting donkey farming through the National Livestock Mission, offering up to Rs 50 lakh as a capital subsidy for breeding farms.
-
Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Amid Criticism, Centre Withdraws Draft Bill On Export Of Live Animals
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has withdrawn a draft Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill after it got representations expressing concerns related to animal welfare.
-
Rare Indian Grey Wolf Killed In Bangladesh After First Sighting In Decades
The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.
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10,000 Livestock Stuck In Himalayas Due To Snowfall Rescued After 3 Weeks
The administration of Kangra district had sent multiple teams from different locations to help and rescue them to safety.
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Tamil Nadu Begins Census Of Livestock Population
The Tamil Nadu government Monday commenced census on livestock population across the state to help evolve policies and schemes for the benefit of the livestock farming community.
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"No Grass For Livestock": Century-High Temperature Hits Europe's Farmers
"Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn't any grass," says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France, who like his counterparts across much of northern Europe is wondering how he will feed his animals this winter.
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Indian Community Protests Australia Meat Ad Featuring Lord Ganesha
Hundreds of people attended rallies in Australia's major cities today to protest an advertisement the Indian community described as "highly insulting" in its depiction of Lord Ganesha
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Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Stresses On Livestock Development
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on developing livestock segment for creating jobs mainly in rural areas.
-
Over-eating, Wastage Leads To Loss Of One Fifth Of The World's Food, Shows Study
London: Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers worldwide is lost through over-eating or wastage, according to a new study. The world population consumes around 10 per cent more food than it needs, while almost nine per cent is thrown away or left to spoil, researchers said. Efforts to reduce the billions of tonnes lost could imp...
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California Targets Dairy Cows To Combat Global Warming
California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock.
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Government To Launch Online Organised Market For Livestock
To encourage more farmers and entrepreneurs to take up dairy business, the government will this week launch an online portal called 'e-pashu haat' where one can buy/sell livestock, frozen semen and embryos.
-
Plea To Ban Cattle Slaughter: Green Tribunal Issues Notice To States
The National Green Tribunal today sought response from all the state governments on a plea filed by a lawyer seeking nationwide ban on slaughter of indigenous breeds of cattle.
-
Emissions Set to Soar as Love of Steak Takes Off in Asia
Climate change is the last thing on Maya Puspita Sari's mind as she tucks into a steak and splurges on ice cream, products that were once a luxury but are now a growing staple in the diets of millions of Indonesians.
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India's Next Weapon Against Climate Change? This Dwarf Cow
Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing many hard-hit dairy farmers in the Anantapur area of southern Kerala to reduce their herds, experts say.
