Haryana has a prominent place in the livestock map of the country in spite of being one of the smallest (1.3 % of total geographical area) States of India. The animal husbandry activities in the State play a pivotal role in the rural economy through a variety of contributions in the form of income generation, draft power, socio-economic upliftment, employment avenues and better nutrition to human population through livestock products like milk, eggs & meat etc. The department is responsible for providing health care and breeding facilities for the precious livestock of the state.
Aims & Objectives
- To provide veterinary health care and diagnostic facilities
- To provide quality breeding services to enhance productivity
- Upgradation and conservation of indigenous breeds
- Quality control of Feed, Milk and Milk products
- Veterinary Extension, Education and Training
- Promotion of Dairying for self-employment
- Special livestock production programme for social upliftment
- Fodder Production
- Misc. activities related to Livestock development in the state