Akila, NTANUVAS2020-11-232020-11-232014-11https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810155557TNV_WS_SA_E_Nov2014(62-68)Domestic work animals exist in all regions of the world. Since ancient times man has utilized animals like cattle, buffaloes, horses, elephants etc. for carrying out different types of work. Livestock provides a large share of draught power, was the first supplement to human energy inputs in agriculture. At the turn of this century, more than 300 million cattle were employed as draught animals around the world (Conroy, 2007) and oxen continue to be an important, yet overlooked draught power source (FAO 2010). lt offers the greater population of developing nations a means of sustenance in food production and inseparable part of agriculture (Agriculture 21, 2007]. Draught animal power {DAP) is a classic example of large-scale application of appropriate technology concepts to millions of small and marginal farmers for cultivation and small-scale transportation. Draught animal power is still relevant and useful due to the fact that it is suitable to the needs of the farmers with small land holding and the areas where mechanized implements cannot be brought to use. Among the draught animals, bullock power continues to be the main source of draught power in India for agricultural operations and transport of agricultural products to nearby markets and is likely to remain so for a long time to come.EnglishVeterinary ScienceAnimal Husbandry ExtensionArticle