1. A first-aid box for livestock should have natural remedies and basic supplies. Neem oil or paste helps against ticks and parasites, turmeric powder is used for cuts and wounds and ginger-garlic mix treats indigestion. Rock salt helps digestion, while cotton, antiseptic and bandages manage injuries.Read more

    A first-aid box for livestock should have natural remedies and basic supplies. Neem oil or paste helps against ticks and parasites, turmeric powder is used for cuts and wounds and ginger-garlic mix treats indigestion. Rock salt helps digestion, while cotton, antiseptic and bandages manage injuries. Herbal pastes like neem and lantana leaf help repel pests. These Ayurvedic remedies, combined with veterinary medicines, provide emergency care for animals before proper treatment by experts.

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  2. I visited a local cow shelter close to my home. The shelter housed many cows and calves, kept in clean, ventilated spaces. Farmers provided them food, green fodder, clean water and medical care. I noticed vaccination practices, shelter cleaning and animals being tied safely. I also interacted with fRead more

    I visited a local cow shelter close to my home. The shelter housed many cows and calves, kept in clean, ventilated spaces. Farmers provided them food, green fodder, clean water and medical care. I noticed vaccination practices, shelter cleaning and animals being tied safely. I also interacted with farmers about animal husbandry. This visit gave me practical understanding of livestock care and their importance in village life and family income.

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  3. The farmer I visited had a variety of animals: five cows for milk, two buffaloes for both milk and farm work, six goats mainly for meat and around fifteen hens for eggs. Each type of livestock played a role in the farmer’s livelihood. The animals provided nutritious food organic manure and some wereRead more

    The farmer I visited had a variety of animals: five cows for milk, two buffaloes for both milk and farm work, six goats mainly for meat and around fifteen hens for eggs. Each type of livestock played a role in the farmer’s livelihood. The animals provided nutritious food organic manure and some were also used for farm labour. These livestock collectively supported both economic and household requirements of the farmer’s family.

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  4. The farmer’s day started early with feeding cattle, goats and poultry. Animals were given green fodder, dry straw and clean drinking water. Milking cows and buffaloes was an essential task. Shelters were cleaned daily to maintain hygiene and prevent diseases. Bathing cattle during warm hours kept thRead more

    The farmer’s day started early with feeding cattle, goats and poultry. Animals were given green fodder, dry straw and clean drinking water. Milking cows and buffaloes was an essential task. Shelters were cleaned daily to maintain hygiene and prevent diseases. Bathing cattle during warm hours kept them comfortable. Farmers also checked animals’ health, recorded observations and sometimes prepared silage or dry fodder mixtures for the next day. These activities ensured animals’ well-being.

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  5. In the farmer’s household, four family members actively cared for animals daily. The father and mother handled milking, feeding and shelter cleaning, while children helped by giving water and food to goats and poultry. During busy times, like vaccination camps or fodder preparation, neighbours or reRead more

    In the farmer’s household, four family members actively cared for animals daily. The father and mother handled milking, feeding and shelter cleaning, while children helped by giving water and food to goats and poultry. During busy times, like vaccination camps or fodder preparation, neighbours or relatives also supported them. This teamwork ensured that all tasks were completed efficiently and animals received proper care on time, keeping them healthy and productive.

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