Vol. 8, Issue 2 (2019)

Author(s):
B Narsimha, N Rajanna, A Sarat Chandra and B Ekambaram

Abstract:
An investigation was carried out to study the Deoni cattle housing and health care management practices in Telangana state. The data was collected from 150 farmers, selected by stratified random sampling technique. The information on housing and health care management practices were collected by using a pretested interview schedule through personal contact. Analysis of the data revealed that majority of Deoni cattle owners were keeping their animals in loose housing system in kutcha type of houses. Kutcha type of floor was more prevalent in the animal sheds and flooring material also varied in the study area. Roofing material used were thatched material followed by GI and asbestos sheets. Vaccination schedule, incidence of diseases and reproductive disorders were significant (P<0.01) among the two districts.