Livestock Management

Why it matters

• Serves as a critical pillar of the rural economy, providing supplementary income and employment for small and marginal farmers.
• Enhances nutritional security by ensuring the availability of animal-based proteins such as milk, meat, and eggs.
• Functions as a risk mitigation strategy for agrarian households against crop failure and climate-induced agricultural volatility.
• Promotes circular economy principles through the integration of animal waste into organic manure and bio-energy production.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from subsistence-based animal husbandry to commercial livestock farming, the role of breed improvement programs, disease surveillance mechanisms, and the integration of livestock with sustainable agricultural practices.