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Write a note on dairy farming. |
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Answer» Man has been rearing animals to obtain milk since ancient time. Milk production is the main component of dairy industry. Buffaloes are highly important for milk production because most of the milk production in India comes from buffaloes. Some important breeds of buffalo are Zafrabadi, Murrah, Sukhi, Bhadawari, Mehsana, etc. Some important breeds of cow are Gir, Sahiwal, Sindh, Devaki, FFaryana etc. Some states also rear goats for milk production. Some important breeds of goats are Sirohi, Barbari, Kashmiri Pashmina, Jamnapari, etc. About 55% of world’s buffaloes and 15% of world’s cows are available in India. Buffaloes contribute 53% and cows contribute 43% to total milk production in India. India is the largest milk producer in the world. |
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