Book Title: State Of Dairy Cattle Rajasthan Report
Author(s): Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations
Publisher: Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations
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The investigation evidences have put forth key observations and violations as tabulated above, these highlight the common areas where cruelty is observe in the dairy sector. The worst practices specific to the 4 cities individually, are stated below, along with details such as: number of dairies visited, total cattle population in them and partners who helped in conducting the investigation. The breakdown of the four cities where the investigation was conducted is as follows:
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JAIPUR: No. of Dairies Investigated No. of cattle Areas Inspected
400 Jagatpura, Sodala, Mansarovar, Kalaneri Road, Jagatpura, Hingonia
Dairy owners in Jaipur send calves as young as one month of age for slaughter which is a violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001
ALWAR: No. of Dairies Investigated No. of cattle Areas Inspected
10 340 Scheme-1. Scheme-2 and Scheme-4
Buffalos are the chief cattle used for milking in the dairies of Alwar. A high degree of Oxytocin use was noticed, the dairy owners openly accepted use of the same. Tail docking was also practiced commonly.
JODHPUR: No. of Dairies Investigated No. of cattle Areas Inspected
17 247 Milkman colony, Rani ka baugh
Well known for its high yielding Ajmeri Cow breed, Jodhpur had the worst dairy establishments and practices among all the four cities. Cattle were kept in extremely unhygienic conditions with no availability of medical aid. Use of various types of oil to ease the milking process was seen. These oils mixed with the milk which was not subjected to any cleaning process and therefore, contaminated milk was sold directly to the customers.
BIKANER No. of Dairies Investigated No. of cattle Areas Inspected
7
245
Gurjaro ki basti
Bikaner is well known for its milk products and the Hollister cow breed. The dairies were overcrowded and used injured or diseased cows for milking without any treatment.
