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The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.
The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.

By Gaon Connection

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.
The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.

By Arun Singh

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

"Native cow breeds more resilient to climate change than the hybrid ones"
"Native cow breeds more resilient to climate change than the hybrid ones"

By Diti Bajpai

Scientists working with Bareilly-based Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) have long been engaged in researches upon native and hybrid cows to prove that the native cows adapt easily to every weather change

Scientists working with Bareilly-based Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) have long been engaged in researches upon native and hybrid cows to prove that the native cows adapt easily to every weather change

Cow shelter in Andhra Pradesh on a mission to conserve a dwarf cow breed
Cow shelter in Andhra Pradesh on a mission to conserve a dwarf cow breed

By Divendra Singh

Native to Andhra Pradesh, the Punganur cow variety is amongst the smallest breeds of cows in India and is in a dire need to be conserved as the risk of extinction looms large. Apart from the government initiatives launched for its conservation, a cow shelter in the coastal state's East Godavari district is successfully raising the population of the rare breed. Details here.

Native to Andhra Pradesh, the Punganur cow variety is amongst the smallest breeds of cows in India and is in a dire need to be conserved as the risk of extinction looms large. Apart from the government initiatives launched for its conservation, a cow shelter in the coastal state's East Godavari district is successfully raising the population of the rare breed. Details here.

उत्तराखंड: यहां है देश का पहला रेड सिंधी गाय संरक्षण केंद्र
उत्तराखंड: यहां है देश का पहला रेड सिंधी गाय संरक्षण केंद्र

By Diti Bajpai

सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर की हाईटेक गोशाला: A-2 दूध की खूबियां इनसे जानिए
सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर की हाईटेक गोशाला: A-2 दूध की खूबियां इनसे जानिए

By Arvind Shukla

As 2022 draws to a close, check Gaon Connection's most read stories this year
As 2022 draws to a close, check Gaon Connection's most read stories this year

By गाँव कनेक्शन

News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.

News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.

Low on maintenance, high on profit: Kadaknath, the black chicken, is a hit with poultry farmers
Low on maintenance, high on profit: Kadaknath, the black chicken, is a hit with poultry farmers

By Diti Bajpai

Poultry farming is witnessing a slump since some time now. Several poultry farms have shut down because farmers are unable to get prices to cover up their input costs. In such a situation, farmers doing Kadaknath farming are reaping profits. Due to the exotic nature of Kadaknath, its demand is escalating

Poultry farming is witnessing a slump since some time now. Several poultry farms have shut down because farmers are unable to get prices to cover up their input costs. In such a situation, farmers doing Kadaknath farming are reaping profits. Due to the exotic nature of Kadaknath, its demand is escalating

Angora Rabbit Project Brings Windfall to Farmers in Sikkim
Angora Rabbit Project Brings Windfall to Farmers in Sikkim

By Gaon Connection

Chuba Weavers Off-Farm Producers’ Co-operative Society Ltd has more than 200 members from four gram panchayat unit clusters under Namthang, South Sikkim. These members rear Angora rabbits and harvest their wool and sell it.

Chuba Weavers Off-Farm Producers’ Co-operative Society Ltd has more than 200 members from four gram panchayat unit clusters under Namthang, South Sikkim. These members rear Angora rabbits and harvest their wool and sell it.

Angora Rabbit Project Brings Windfall to Farmers in Sikkim
Angora Rabbit Project Brings Windfall to Farmers in Sikkim

By Sarikah Atreya

Chuba Weavers Off-Farm Producers’ Co-operative Society Ltd has more than 200 members from four gram panchayat unit clusters under Namthang, South Sikkim. These members rear Angora rabbits and harvest their wool and sell it.

Chuba Weavers Off-Farm Producers’ Co-operative Society Ltd has more than 200 members from four gram panchayat unit clusters under Namthang, South Sikkim. These members rear Angora rabbits and harvest their wool and sell it.

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