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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FIAPO's URGENT DEMANDS
The Rajasthan Agriculture Minister to spearhead the movement to bring Animal Welfare measure by way of:
2. Providing immediate relief to dairy cattle in Rajasthan by:
1. Taking action against the tabelas violating laws such as:
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules,
1978 • Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 Transport of Animal Rules, 1978 Rajasthan Municipal Act, 2009
Complete implementation of ban on the use of hormones to increase and release unnatural quantities of milk. Sufficient space in dairies for cattle to sit, stand and be able to explore their surroundings for maintaining their emotional and physical well-being. Ensure proper maintenance of cattle health with regular veterinary examinations and timely treatment of infections, wounds and tumours. Clean drinking water, food and shelter that provide protection against extreme weather. Protection to calves against early age slaughter. Vigilance to ensure the supply of hygienic milk and maintain a healthy dairy environment where milk is produced.
3. Implementing FIAPO's Diary Code in the Rajasthan Dairy Industry:
Improving laws and rules- This can be achieved based on the Dairy Code created by FIAPO from the best practices used in other countries and the shortcomings of existing laws. This Dairy Code contains 30 recommendations (Annexure 8) related to cattle used in the dairy industry. These cover the area of housing, health, breeding of dairy cattle and the upkeep of calves and bulls; these recommendations can be incorporated to strengthen the existing laws or be created as a new law by itself. This will ensure that the objective to improve the conditions of the dairies in Rajasthan through policy reform in the long run will be met