Organic Livestock Farming

The book delves into organic livestock production, focusing on the importance assumed by organic agriculture in recent times and the scope of organic livestock production in India. It takes up issues that are vital to gain basic understanding of organic livestock farming. It points out that organic livestock farming is still at the initial stage in India and practical experiences are largely lacking. It covers aspects like animal breeding, nutrition, housing management, animal health management and record keeping in organic livestock production. It discusses the organic standards concerning animal husbandry developed by international organisations such as the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, USA and by the European Union, the organic standards of China and East African standards, and the National Standards of Organic Production developed in India. It underlines the importance of these standards for marketing and exporting of the products.