Uba development of indigenous cattle thru integrated strategyJag Rawat
Indigenous breeds of cattle are on the verge of extinction in various states of the country. I chaired a Committee of Animal Welfare Board of India in 2008 and gave a new perspective to make Gaushala (hospice for cattle) as an Agency of Natural Resource Management agency. As well, requiring many ministries to contribute, it is the rural househould or grazing lands have to innovate in commercially viable strategy of conservation of the breeds.
Amrut Gir Gaushala - A Mission to Nurture Gir Cow and Build Healthier Societyamrutgir
A Century Ago, India was regarded as the river of milk. There were lakhs of Gir cows in Saurashtra, Gujarat and other parts of India. Extensive cross-breeding of Jersey cows started because it brought more profits. Slowly but gradually, Gir Cows of original breed started declining. Today, India has only a few thousand Gir Cows of original breed left! We have not only loosing Gir Cows - we are loosing our health, wealth and pride. Visit www.amrutgir.com to find out more.
Uba development of indigenous cattle thru integrated strategyJag Rawat
Indigenous breeds of cattle are on the verge of extinction in various states of the country. I chaired a Committee of Animal Welfare Board of India in 2008 and gave a new perspective to make Gaushala (hospice for cattle) as an Agency of Natural Resource Management agency. As well, requiring many ministries to contribute, it is the rural househould or grazing lands have to innovate in commercially viable strategy of conservation of the breeds.
Amrut Gir Gaushala - A Mission to Nurture Gir Cow and Build Healthier Societyamrutgir
A Century Ago, India was regarded as the river of milk. There were lakhs of Gir cows in Saurashtra, Gujarat and other parts of India. Extensive cross-breeding of Jersey cows started because it brought more profits. Slowly but gradually, Gir Cows of original breed started declining. Today, India has only a few thousand Gir Cows of original breed left! We have not only loosing Gir Cows - we are loosing our health, wealth and pride. Visit www.amrutgir.com to find out more.
