Goats, sheep drive India’s livestock numbers
The number of camels, pigs, donkeys, horses, mules, ponies and indigenous cattle breeds has drastically declined
Will India's camels amble forever into the sunset?
Decreasing use of camels in agriculture and transportation, diminishing pasturelands and an erroneous legislation by the Rajasthan government is …
Over half of India’s cattle, goats, sheep and swine are non-descript: Government
New government report finds fewer indigenous individuals among these species, although experts blame non-registration of breeds as a reason
Livestock population drops 3.3 per cent in five years
Decrease in number of goats, sheep and camels indicates livelihood crisis for the poor; number of milk-producing animals has increased
'Open forests for livestock grazing'
Otaram Dewasi, Rajasthan's Minister of Dairy, Devasthan and Gaupalan department and India’s first cow minister, tells Down To Earth how the …
Huge disparity found in livestock census and NSSO data
This has happened in past surveys also, say experts