Sustainable Livestock Development

Case study-Livestock Management practices during winter months Aflatoxicosis is a main problem encountered in Cattle during winter months. Feeds and forages become mouldy due to moisture. It favors the growth of Aspergillus fungal growth. This in turn will produce a potent Hepato toxin called Aflatoxin. Anorexia, Diarrhoea, reduction in milk yield, etc are the common symptoms seen in cattle. In poultry it may cause reduction in egg production, meat production, etc. It will also affect Ducks, Quails, Rabbits, Goats and Pigs. Control measures • Mouldy feeds should not be given to livestock and poultry. • Feeds should be sun dried for 6-8 hours to control growth of Aspergillus fungus • Feeds should not be stored in moist areas • Feed bags should be kept on wooden plank not touching the wall • Feeds should not be taken using moisture containing vessels. • Since Ground nut cake is the potent source of Aflatoxin during winter it should not be included in the cattle ...

Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan Food security is a concern of the country in general and the state of Kerala in particular. A society is said to have security in food, when the people at all time ,have physical and economic access to sufficient ,safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Hence availability, accessibility and utilization of food at individual, house hold, regional and state level needs more emphasis. Recognizing that the current trend of reduced area under cultivation, low productivity, and low investments will have a negative bearing on food and nutritional security of the most vulnerable with reduced access to food; efforts are taken at the national and state level to combat the situation. In the era of Globalization where food security and food safety issues are emerging, major obstacle in promoting livestock in th...