The milk that ate the grass
India may be the largest producer of milk in the world, but at an incredible cost. In achieving this distinction, the country's vast cattle …
SUBSIDISED KILLING
They may survive the drought. But they cannot survive government policies. When people have to abandon their livestock, they are reduced to misery,…
New milky way
Private players are entering the Indian dairy market in a big way. Dairy cooperatives, which ushered in the White Revolution, need to expand and …
‘There is not enough milk’
Amrita Patel was part of the White Revolution that made India self-sufficient in milk. She joined Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’…
Urban Menace: The ‘pigeon problem’ in Indian cities is human-caused; here is how
Ready supply of food, adaptable nesting habits and prolific breeding have led to a huge jump in pigeon numbers across India in recent years
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed; here’s how
Ease of handling, safety as well as nutritious value make them a highly recommended alternative for poultry farmers
FAO report outlines sustainable ways to deal with livestock methane emissions
Improving feed efficiency increases animal productivity per unit of feed, may increase farm profitability
Scientists suggest cap on yearly antibiotic use
They also propose phasing-out use of antimicrobial growth romoters in animals with a deadline of five years
Buffet buddies: Footage reveals that fierce leopard seals work together when king penguin is on the menu
A film crew working on Netflix documentary series Our Planet in South Georgia saw wild leopard seals floating alongside one another dining …
Reluctant game-changers: Why fast food cos in India drag their feet over antibiotics misuse
The fast-food industry has played a critical role in the fight against drug resistance in developed countries. But their attitude changes when it …
Poultry farm owners in eastern UP losing a rupee on each egg they produce
Farmers blamed increased costs of feed as well as those of power, transportation, labour and medicines for the losses
Millions to die from superbug infections: report
2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the …
A grass native to Africa could transform the continent’s dairy yields. Here’s how
Brachiaria has been instrumental to the beef industry’s success in the tropical Americas
Can solar pumps save groundwater while cutting debt of power cos?
Incentivising farmers to sell solar power as a remunerative crop can help reduce the usage of diesel pumps
Perpetually on antibiotics
India has no law to regulate the manufacture and sale of poultry feed laced with antibiotics
Tales of cruelty and compassion from a home for destitute animals
All Creatures Great and Small, a shelter set up by humanist and social worker Anjali Gopalan, is a sanctuary for a disparate group of animals
India's antibiotic use in animals to increase 82% by 2030
A study published in journal Science has ranked India as the fourth largest user of antibiotics in animal feed
Antibiotic use in animal farms linked to antimicrobial resistance in environment
Use of antibiotics to increase livestock production can affect the ecosystem and agricultural soils, not to mention human health
US FDA tightens efforts to address antibiotic use in livestock sector
US FDA achieves another milestone in efforts to address antimicrobial resistance in livestock-prohibits the use of antibiotics as growth promoters
Unhearthed
Human encroachment has created imbalance in the avian ecology. Better management practices are needed for the conservation of species diversity
Here is how demand aggregation can improve rooftop solar installation in India
Demand aggregation can address the main challenges to RTS deployment — low end-user awareness & increased consumer acquisition price …
New rules put larger onus on small, medium poultry farms
Till now, small poultry farms in India were exempt from environmental laws but this will change now
Greenhouse gas emissions from man-managed grasslands similar to global croplands
Study highlight need to use sustainable management to preserve and enhance soil carbon storage of grasslands
Vanishing green
Participants at a recent conference conference on man, animal and environment discuss ways to solve the problem of overgrazing
Handle with care: The dictum for using antibiotics in livestock
Using natural additives in animal feed, educating farmers, timely vaccination, ethnoveterinary practices and strict implementation of rules can …
