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  सरकारीकृत योजना व धोरण – महाराष्ट्र व भारतात शेळी व मेंढी पालनासाठी धोरण मार्गदर्शक  भारत व महाराष्ट्र सरकार शेळी–मेंढी पालनास प्राथमिक व्यवसाय व उद्योजकता वाढवण्यासाठी विविध योजनांद्वारे आर्थिक मदत, सबसिडी व धोरणात्मक पाठबळ देत आहेत. या ब्लॉगमध्ये फक्त मान्यताप्राप्त सरकारी योजनांचा अभ्यास व कशी वापरायची हे मार्गदर्शन दिलं आहे – जे नवशिक्या शेतकरी, बेरोजगार युवा व उद्योजकांसाठी व्यवसाय संधी बनवू शकतात. 1. राष्ट्रीय पशुधन अभियान – National Livestock Mission (NLM) 📌 केंद्रीय सरकारद्वारे चालविण्यात येणारी मुख्य योजना – कृषी व किसान वित्त विभाग अंतर्गत. ➡️ या योजनेचा उद्देश पशुधन क्षेत्रात उद्योजकता वाढवणे, शेळी व मेंढी पालनाचा व्यवसाय विस्तार करणे , दर्जेदार जनुक व पूरक सेवा उपलब्ध करणे आहे. Animal Husbandry & Dairying Dept 📍 मुख्य लाभ: ✔ 50% Capital Subsidy (पूंजी सबसिडी) – प्रकल्प खर्चासाठी (उदा. ₹50 लाख पर्यंत). ✔ पात्रता: व्यक्ती, SHG, FPO, JLG, FCO, कंपनी. ✔ सबसिडी थेट बँक खात्यात दोन टप्प्यात (Project Components मध्ये पेढ्याचे बांधकाम, पशु खरेदी इत्य...

  Vaccination and Health Cover in Sheep & Goats Scientific guidance from ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), India Raising healthy sheep and goats is essential for sustainable livelihood in rural India. Diseases in small ruminants not only cause animal suffering, but also economic losses. Vaccination and a planned health cover schedule play a central role in disease prevention and improved productivity. ICAR, through its research and extension arms like IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute) , has standardized vaccination and health management practices for sheep and goats. IVRI Why Vaccination Matters Vaccination stimulates the animal’s immune system to develop resistance against specific diseases. In sheep and goats, many of the economically important diseases — including viral and bacterial diseases — can be prevented by timely vaccination. The benefits include: ✔ Reduced mortality and morbidity ✔ Better growth and productivity ✔ Reduced treatment c...

  Marketing of Sheep and Goat Introduction Sheep and goats are important components of the livestock sector and play a vital role in the livelihood of small and marginal farmers. Marketing of sheep and goats refers to all activities involved in the movement of live animals and their products from producers to consumers. Efficient marketing ensures better price realization for farmers, reduces exploitation by middlemen, and promotes sustainable sheep and goat farming. As per ICAR-recommended animal husbandry literature, scientific marketing practices are essential for improving income and growth of the small ruminant sector. Importance of Marketing of Sheep and Goat Income Generation Provides regular cash income to farmers Supports livelihood of landless and marginal farmers Employment Creation Generates employment in transport, trading, processing and retailing Price Stabilization Organized marketing helps in reducing price fluctuations Promotion o...

  Importance, Composition and Utilization of Sheep and Goat Milk  MCQ Introduction Sheep and goats are important dairy animals, particularly in arid, semi-arid and hilly regions where large dairy animals cannot be reared efficiently. According to ICAR-recommended animal husbandry textbooks, sheep and goat milk possesses high nutritive value, better digestibility and special therapeutic properties. Although the quantity of milk produced is lower than that of cattle and buffalo, the quality of sheep and goat milk is superior in terms of fat, protein and total solids. Their milk plays a significant role in human nutrition, value-added dairy product preparation and improvement of rural livelihoods. Hence, understanding the importance, composition and utilization of sheep and goat milk is essential for students, farmers and livestock professionals.

  Importance, Composition and Utilization of Sheep and Goat Milk (As per ICAR Recommended Textbooks) Introduction Sheep and goats are known as “poor man’s cow” due to their low maintenance cost and ability to produce milk under diverse agro-climatic conditions. According to ICAR-recommended livestock production literature, sheep and goat milk has high nutritive value, better digestibility, and special therapeutic importance. Although their milk yield is lower compared to cattle and buffalo, the quality of milk—especially in terms of fat, protein, and total solids—is superior. Therefore, sheep and goat milk plays an important role in human nutrition, rural livelihood, and value-added dairy product preparation. Importance of Sheep and Goat Milk (ICAR Point of View) High Nutritive Value Rich in fat, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins Provides essential amino acids for growth and development Better Digestibility Smaller fat globules than cow milk Soft ...

Care and Management of Pregnant Ewes & Does MCQ Introduction Sheep and goats play an important role in rural economy and small-scale livestock farming. Proper care and management of pregnant ewes and does is essential to ensure healthy offspring, reduce pregnancy losses, and improve overall productivity. Pregnancy is a critical period during which nutritional requirements increase and animals become more sensitive to stress, diseases, and poor management. Scientific management practices related to feeding, housing, health care, and general handling help in successful lambing and kidding. Therefore, understanding the principles of pregnancy management is very important for students, farmers, and livestock professionals. 1. Average gestation period of ewe is A. 120 days B. 135 days C. 147 days D. 160 days ✅ Answer: C Explanation: Sheep gestation period is about 147 days. 2. Gestation period of goat is approximately A. 140 days B. 150 days C. 165 days D. 180 days ✅ Answ...