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| Title: | Traditional technologies in the improvement of breeds of livestock in Tamil Nadu |
| Authors: | Karthickeyan, S M K
Gajendran, K |
| Keywords: | Traditional Knowledge
Breed Improvement
Livestock
Animal husbandry |
| Issue Date: | Jul-2005 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.7: A61D19/00 |
| Abstract: |
Animal husbandry
has been practiced in India
since time immemorial. Among different species of livestock kept by farmers,
cattle and buffaloes are maintained by maximum numbers in varying combinations.
Earlier various methods were used for the improvement of the breeds of
livestock. Tamil Nadu is endowed with some recognized breeds of cattle (5),
buffalo (1), sheep (8) and goat (1), besides many non-descript domestic animal
species. There are certain traditional background in the evolution and
existence of these breeds. Selection of animals and planned mating were evolved
in earlier days itself. Further, efforts are being made by the farmers to
change their sire in the herd / flock for improvement even with out knowing the
underlying principles. Indigenous technical know-how used for the improvement
of breeds of cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats and pigs in Kerala have been
discussed.
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| Page(s): | 303-306 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.04(3) [July 2005]
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