Director's Message

Dear Readers,
The livestock sector in India is a unique one with large populations of different species and diverse breeds. The essential aspect of livestock production sustainability depends on the sustained utility of the species.The importance of economic demand-driven production in the changing socio-economic conditions and land utilization needs prime consideration in the development of programmes and policies in the livestock sector. Innovative interventions and pragmatic approaches need to support sustained livestock production under a range of situations. In the post-WTO era,the Indian livestock sector plays an important role in increasing urban populations and rising incomes which compound the demand for livestock products. Efficiency in productivity commands the prospects. Stakeholder and expert involvement are of paramount importance in formulation appropriate and implementable regulations. Relevant production interventions and policies as permitted by constitutional provisions need to be pursued to exploit and realize the full production potential to sustain the farmers’ interest in animal production activities.