- In India, animal husbandry is practised for milk production and for using the cattle as help in farming operations.
- Example – Cows and buffaloes are raised for milk and bulls and male buffaloes for pulling the heavy loads.
- Local Indian varieties of cows like Sahiwal, Sindhi, Gir, Lai kandhari, Devni, Khillari, Dangi, etc. and exotic varieties like Jersey, Brown swiss, Holstein, etc. are kept for their milk.
- Proper care of cattle is necessary for a clean and high yield of milk which includes:
(a) A balanced diet, i.e. all constituents of food should be given to cattle. It must include fibrerich coarse food, fodder, and sufficient water.
(b) The cattle-shed should be clean and dry with proper ventilation and a roof.
(c) Cattle should be regularly vaccinated.
