Haryana all set to launch livestock census from Dec 13
Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department is all set to launch the 21st livestock census from December 13 in the state. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana will officially launch the census from Radaur. The survey will cover 16 species of livestock and poultry birds across the state.
As per the authorities, this census is conducted every five years to assess the state of animal husbandry in the region, which is crucial for planning and implementing policies related to livestock management, welfare, and disease control.
Survey to cover 16 species
The census will cover 16 livestock species, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, donkey, and dog, along with poultry species like fowl, duck, turkey, and emu
The exercise, which has been conducted every five years since 1919, plays a crucial role in policy formulation and the implementation of animal welfare and disease control programmes
One state nodal officer, 22 district nodal officers (DNOs), 381 supervisors and 1834 enumerators have been deployed across the state to gather detailed data. Villages have also been allocated to them. The department had also started a helpline to assist farmers, said Dr LC Ranga, Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department.
He stressed the importance of the census and said team members would visit door to door and collect the details of livestock and poultry. They would also use mobile app for data collection, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The app would record information such as breeds, lactation status, and the number of males and females in each category, the DG added.
“The livestock census serves as the backbone for planning in the animal husbandry sector. This 21st census will provide invaluable data for improving livestock management and boosting the rural economy,” said the DG.
The census will cover 16 livestock species, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, donkey, and dog, along with poultry species like fowl, duck, turkey and emu. The exercise, which has been conducted every five years since 1919, plays a crucial role in policy formulation and the implementation of animal welfare and disease control programs, said the DG.
According to the 20th livestock census conducted in 2019, Haryana had a total of 71.26 lakh livestock, including 43.77 lakh buffaloes, 19.32 lakh cattle, 2.8 lakh sheep, 3.36 lakh goats, 1.08 lakh pigs and others. Besides, the state also recorded 458 lakh poultry birds, said Dr Virender Singh Rathi, credit planning officer of the department. He further said in this census stray animals would also be covered.
Dr Rathi urged all stakeholders including farmers and households to cooperate with survey teams to ensure the success of this initiative of the government.
