Analysis of extent of participation of farmers in disinfection and sanitation activities
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2014
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Abstract
Poultry industry in Iudiaris a vibrant fast growing and
dynamic subsector of agriculture, with an annual growth rate of
8-10 per cent associated with production 0f54 billion eggs and
2.63 million tonnes of chicken meat. It has also been recognized
as a vital sector for _sustainable generation of employment and
income that ensures food security through highly nutritious
egg and meat for the ever growing human population of our
country. The share of the livestock and poultry sector together
to the National Gross Domestic Product is about 7 per cent of
which the contribution of poultry sector alone is about
2 per cent. Changes in the life style and food habits,‘ rapid
urbanization and rising income are the critical driving forces for
the growth of Indian poultry industry (Anon, 2010).
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TNV_KJAS_2014_27(2)258-259
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Veterinary Science