INDIAN LIVESTOCK BUSINESS & EXPORTS

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The Indian livestock and exports play a significant role in the country's economy and agricultural sector. Livestock farming in India includes the rearing of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, poultry and other animals for various purposes such as milk production, meat production and other by-productslike hides, skins or wool.

Livestock contributes to India's economy through domestic consumption as well as exports. The country is one of the largest producers of milk in the world, with significant dairy farming acontributing to its domestic market. In addition to dairy products, India also exports various livestock-related products including meat (beef and buffalo) leather goods (such as hides and skins), wool and other animal by-products.

The exports of these goods contributes significantly to India's agricultural trade balance. The government has been working on improving infrastructure for animal husbandry and implementing policies that support sustainable growth within the livestock sector.

Challenges faced by the Indian livestock industry include disease management, feed availability, modernisationof policies, ensuring animal welfare standards are met for international markets' requirements among others. However, the industry continues to grow due to increasing demand domestically and internationally for its diverse range of livestock products.

As of 2020, India's livestock and animal product exports amounted to approximately $.5.1 billion contributing significantly to the country's foreign exchange earnings. The major report item include buffalo meat, sheep and goat meat, processed poultry products, leather goods such as hides and skins and dairy products.

India is one of the largest expoarters of buffalo meat in the world, with a significanat share of its exports going to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and African countries. Additionally, the country also exports a substantial amount of sheep and goat meat to various international markets.

The export earnings from these livestock-related products play an essential role to India's overall trade balance, and they continue to be a significant source of foreign exchange for the country.

Overall,the Indian livestock business plays a vital in food securiaty,employment generation and rural development. Exports from this sector contribute significantly to both the national economy and global trade in animal products.