Present Status and Future Prospectus of Livestock in India: A Review
Satendra Kumar *
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Campus, C.S.U.A.U.T, Kanpur, India.
P.K.Upadhayay
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Campus, C.S.U.A.U.T, Kanpur, India.
Hari Shanker
Department of Animal Husbandry, CCR (PG) College, Muzaffarnagar, India.
Swashankh Kumar
Department of Animal Husbandry, CCR (PG) College, Muzaffarnagar, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A vital part of the world food chain, livestock farming sustains livelihoods and supplies vital nutrients. This thorough analysis looks at the most recent developments and trends in livestock production worldwide, covering important topics like digitalisation, animal welfare, sustainable intensification, and alternative protein sources. Sustainable intensification uses better resource utilisation and management techniques to increase output while reducing environmental effects. Making decisions allows for proactive management and increases productivity. In order to satisfy growing demand and lessen environmental impact, alternative protein sources like plant-based proteins and cultured meat are also being investigated. Nonetheless, there are issues with animal welfare and environmental sustainability. A sustainable and ethical future for animal production requires striking a balance between these difficulties and the advantages of contemporary trends and advances.
Keywords: Livestock production, sustainable intensification, animal welfare, livestock species