COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ON A GLOBAL SCALE, EMPHASIZING THE CONTEXT OF INDIA

Abstract

Livestock and animal husbandry continue to play a crucial role in sustaining rural livelihoods, particularly in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and developing nations such as India. This sector exhibits substantial growth potential globally and serves as a major source of gainful employment worldwide. Against this backdrop, the present study aims to assess the performance of animal husbandry from a global perspective. The primary objectives of the study include examining the positioning of countries in the global livestock population, scrutinizing the cattle livestock population in selected nations, evaluating trends in the overall global livestock population, and analyzing the trajectory of milk production in both Asian countries and worldwide. The investigation relies on secondary data extracted from various national and international reports, with the study period spanning from 2007 to 2017.