Bluetongue, initially recognised in South Africa in late 1870s in sheep, is now known to affect a wide variety of other Domestic and wild ruminants as well. Recent reports also suggested that camelids may also be affected with bluetongue virus in certain situations. Though it was recognised more than a century ago, it continues to be an economically very important livestock Disease throughout the world. Since bluetongue is transmitted by Culicoides midges, its ...
Floriculture is the fast emerging industry in India. National Horticulture Board of India is providing financial assistance for flower cultivation, marketing and training of farmers interested in floriculture. Presently, the production and trade of floriculture both for domestic and industrial purpose is in the hands of small business houses where unskilled women are the main workers. Agriculture policy in India is still dominated by the false view that farmers ...