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The document outlines various practices of animal husbandry, including dairy farming, apiculture, sericulture, pisciculture, and poultry farming, emphasizing their roles in producing quality animal products and enhancing food security. Each practice involves specific methods for breeding, nutrition, healthcare, and management to maximize productivity and economic benefits. Overall, animal husbandry is crucial for rural livelihoods and contributes significantly to agricultural sustainability.

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Name: Srushti R.

Katre
Roll no : 30
Class :10th

 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
1. Dairy farming
2. Apriculture
3. Sericulture
4. Pisiculture
5. Poultry farming
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Animal husbandry is the practice of raising and caring for animals to produce
quality animal products, such as meat, eggs, and milk.Animal Husbandry is the
agricultural practice of breeding, rearing, and managing domesticated animals to
maximize their utility for human needs. It includes scientific methods for
improving animal traits, providing proper nutrition, ensuring healthcare, and
maintaining hygienic shelters. Animals such as cows, goats, sheep, poultry, and
bees are reared for products like milk, meat, eggs, wool, and honey or for labor in
farming. This practice plays a crucial role in enhancing food production, rural
livelihoods, and economic sustainability.
 DAIRY FARMING

Dairy Farming is the practice of rearing dairy animals, such as cows, buffaloes,
and goats, for the production of milk and milk-based products. It involves proper
animal care, including nutrition, healthcare, and shelter, to ensure high milk yield
and quality. Key aspects include selecting high-yielding breeds, maintaining
hygienic milking practices, and managing storage and distribution of milk. Dairy
farming is a significant source of income for farmers and contributes to food
security by providing essential dairy products like milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
 APRICULTURE
Apiculture, also known as beekeeping, is the practice of raising and
maintaining bee colonies in hives. The term "apiculturist" refers to
someone who keeps bees, and is also known as an apiarist .its, or
beekeeping, is the practice of rearing and managing honeybees for
the production of honey, beeswax, and other bee-related products.
It involves maintaining artificial hives, providing suitable habitats,
and ensuring the health and safety of bee colonies. Beekeepers
also support pollination, which is essential for crop production.
Apiculture is an eco-friendly and economically beneficial activity,
contributing to agriculture and providing natural products for
consumption and industry.
 SERICULTURE

Sericulture is the practice of farming silkworms for the production of silk. It


involves the cultivation of mulberry trees (which are the primary food source for
silkworms) and the rearing of silkworms in controlled environments. The process
includes egg hatching, feeding the silkworms with mulberry leaves, and harvesting
the cocoons when they are ready. These cocoons are then processed to extract silk
threads, which are used in the textile industry. Sericulture is an important
economic activity in many countries, providing employment and contributing to
the production of high-quality silk fabrics.
 PISCICULTURE

Pisciculture, also known as fish farming, refers to the practice of breeding and raising fish in

controlled environments such as ponds, tanks, or artificial lakes for commercial purposes. It is a

critical component of aquaculture, designed to supply fish and seafood to meet growing global

demands. The process of pisciculture involves several key activities:

Selection of Species: Choosing appropriate fish species based on environmental

conditions, market demand, and profitability. Commonly farmed species include carp,

catfish, tilapia, and salmon.


Water Quality Management: Maintaining optimal water conditions such as temperature,

pH, oxygen levels, and cleanliness to promote healthy fish growth. This requires regular

monitoring and adjustments.

Feeding and Nutrition: Providing balanced diets for the fish to ensure proper growth and

development. This includes high-quality commercial fish feeds that contain essential

proteins, fats, and vitamins.

Disease Control: Preventing and treating diseases that could harm the fish, which involves

maintaining hygienic practices, using medicines or vaccines, and controlling environmental

stress factors.

Harvesting and Marketing: Once the fish reach the desired size, they are harvested and

processed for sale. Fish from pisciculture farms are sold fresh, frozen, or in processed

forms like fillets, ensuring a steady supply to consumers.


Pisciculture is important because it utilizes paddy fields for
growing fish.
It also has commercial significance because selected varieties
of fish will
give good yield India is one of the world's largest fish producers
due to
its long coastline and inland water bodies

 POULTRY FARMING

Poultry Farming is the practice of breeding and raising domesticated birds such as chickens,

ducks, turkeys, and geese for the production of meat and eggs. It plays a significant role in

agriculture and food production due to the high demand for poultry products.

Key aspects of poultry farming include:


Breeding: The selection of healthy, high-yielding poultry breeds that are suited for

meat (broilers) or egg production (layers).

Feeding: Providing a balanced diet tailored to the nutritional needs of poultry to ensure

healthy growth, egg production, and overall well-being.

Housing: Creating appropriate living conditions, such as temperature control,

ventilation, and space, to minimize disease and stress and maximize productivity.

Healthcare: Regular health management practices, including vaccination, disease

prevention, and proper hygiene to ensure a healthy flock.

Egg and Meat Production: After proper care and management, poultry is

harvested for eggs and meat, which are key food sources globally.

Poultry farming is highly productive, cost-effective, and provides a significant source of animal

protein, making it an essential aspect of modern agriculture. It supports livelihoods, especially in

rural areas, and contributes to food security.


Poultry farming is an efficient way to use natural resources and
produce protein. It can also help with food and nutritional security
in rural areas. The quality of feed is very important, as it can affect
the chickens' health and the success of the farm
---- PRESENTED BY SRUSHTI KATRE ----

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