Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry

May 14, 2022

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying released the Breed-Wise Report of Livestock and Poultry.

When was the data collected?

The breed-wise data collection was done during 20th Livestock Census (2018-19).

What is the unique thing about the latest data collection?

It is the first time in India that breed-wise data is collected digitally instead of on paper mode.

What is the coverage of the report?

It collected data regarding 184 indigenous/exotic & crossbred breeds of 19 species that are recognized by the NBAGR (National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources).

What are the findings of the report?

Buffaloes: Murrah breed has the highest share. It is found in UP and Rajasthan.
Sheep: There are 3 exotic breeds and 26 indigenous breeds. The Corriedale breed has a major contribution to the exotic breed. The Nellore breed has a major contribution to the indigenous breed.
Goats: There are 28 indigenous breeds. The Black Bengal breed has the highest contribution.
Pigs: In exotic/crossbred pigs, the crossbred pig has a major share. In indigenous pigs, the Doom breed pig has a major share
Horse & Ponies: Marwari breed has a major share.
Donkeys: Spiti breed has a major share.
Camel: Bikaneri breed has a major share.
Poultry: Desi fowl and Aseel breed have a major share.

What did the report say about the cattle population?

The share of Indigenous and Non-descript (non-identified) cattle is 73.5%, and the remaining share is of exotic and crossbred cattle. Crossbred Jersey has a major contribution to Exotic/Crossbred cattle. Gir, Lakhimi, and Sahiwal breeds have the highest share in Indigenous Cattle. Indigenous cattle declined by 6%, i.e their share in the total cattle population fell to 73% in 2019 from 79% in 2012.