Animal Husbandry

Azolla can provide protein-rich supplementary feed for dairy cattle. Learn how farmers can grow it, use it safely and potentially reduce feed costs.

Hydroponic fodder can provide green feed using little land and water. Here is how the system works and what dairy farmers should consider before investing.

Scientific goat breeding can improve growth, survival and farm income. Here is what small farmers should know about breeds, feeding, health care and government support.

Heat stress can reduce feed intake, milk production and reproductive performance in dairy animals. Here are practical steps farmers can take to protect cattle and buffaloes.

Poor-quality or adulterated animal feed can affect livestock health and farm income. Here are simple checks dairy and poultry farmers should make before buying feed.

Rising maize and soybean costs are putting pressure on livestock feed prices. Here are practical ways dairy and poultry farmers can manage feed costs without hurting animal health.

Lumpy Skin Disease risk has returned across several parts of India in 2026. Farmers should know the symptoms, prevention steps and importance of vaccination to protect cattle and reduce…

Drought and extreme weather are increasing fodder shortages for livestock farmers in drought-prone regions. Here is why fodder planning, improved varieties and fodder banks are becoming…

Rising temperatures can reduce feed intake and milk production in dairy animals. Here are practical ways farmers can reduce heat stress through shade, water, ventilation and feeding…

ICAR trained farmers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on scientific pig rearing, covering feeding, breeding, piglet care and ways to manage rising feed costs.