Brucellosis in Cows: Symptoms and Prevention
Brucellosis, an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, is a highly contagious bacterial disease in cows that significantly affects their reproductive health. Caused primarily by Brucella abortus, this zoonotic disease poses serious economic and public health concerns across India and the world. Recognizing its symptoms early and implementing effective prevention strategies are […]
Veterinarians: Pillars of Rural Prosperity and National Biosecurity
Every year, the last Saturday of April is observed as World Veterinary Day, a global tribute to the tireless service and silent strength of veterinarians. This day reflects a growing recognition of the crucial role that veterinarians play—not only in animal health but also in safeguarding food security, promoting economic resilience, and preventing zoonotic diseases […]
Essential Tips to Protect Livestock from Heatwaves
As temperatures soar across many regions of India, heatwaves pose a serious threat to livestock health, productivity, and welfare. Rising temperatures, high humidity, and lack of proper ventilation can lead to heat stress in livestock, resulting in decreased milk yield, poor growth, reduced fertility, and, in severe cases, even mortality. In this blog, we share […]
Mastitis in Dairy Animals in India
Have you ever wondered why mastitis is such a common challenge for dairy farmers in India? Studies indicate that mastitis affects nearly 50% of lactating cows in India, with an estimated economic loss of ₹7165 per cow per year due to reduced milk yield and quality. This inflammation of the mammary glands not only compromises […]
Livestock Emission Factors A boon for Sustainable Agriculture
As climate change continues to propel the entire world towards the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, impact of livestock emissions on environment has become crucial when relating to soil health as well as carbon sequestration. Surprisingly enough, emissions from livestock can have a positively improving effect on the quality of soils and storing much more […]
Impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease on Milk Production in Cows and Buffaloes
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious viral diseases affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cows and buffaloes. Known for causing significant disruption to the agricultural sector, particularly in countries where dairy farming plays a pivotal role, FMD not only affects animal health but also threatens milk production. For dairy farmers, the economic repercussions of […]