Animal Husbandry Department was established in Maharashtra in 1882. Animal Husbandry Department is an important department under Zilla Parishad, Dharashiv. Animal husbandry has been recognized for years as a major adjunct to agriculture. Animal breeding, protection from various diseases, animal nutrition, animal management and animal parasite management are the main parts of animal husbandry. Animal Husbandry Department has played a significant role in the economic development of the cattle breeders in the rural areas. Animal Husbandry Department plays an important role for the upliftment of the society and helps in increasing the national income. Animal Husbandry Scheme 20th May is celebrated as “Animal Husbandry Day”. This department is implementing various schemes related to animal husbandry.
Introduction:
According to the 20th Livestock Census, there are 915771 livestock in Dharashiv district. Livestock is 550868 cows buffalo, 239531 goats, 125372 poultry. A total of 95 veterinary institutes are functioning under Animal Husbandry Department Zilla Parishad Dharashiv. Out of which Veterinary Hospitals Category 1 No. 40 and Veterinary Hospitals Category 2 No. 55 are functioning. Also Intensive Poultry Development Group Dharashiv is an organization working under Zilla Parishad. Panch Sutras of animal husbandry and various programs and schemes related to animal husbandry are implemented under Animal Husbandry Department Dharashiv.
Vision and Mission:
Poultry for Sustainable Livestock Development, Nutritional Security, Economic Prosperity and Livelihood Support; and promoting the concept of disease-free zones for certain animal diseases.
Objectives Tasks:
Conservation of animal genetic resources, conservation of indigenous breeds, protection, strengthening and improvement of livestock, generation of employment opportunities and livelihood support for women and other marginalized groups, production, productivity and utilization of livestock and poultry products.