Livestock means domesticated animals that are raised for producing commodities (income) such as milk, meat, wool, leather, and for draught purposes. Examples are cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, mule, donkey, mithun, and yak.

There is huge role of livestock in farmer’s economy The farmers maintain mixed farming system i.e. a combination of crop and livestock …

Contributions of livestock to peoples are food, fiber and skins, drafts, dung, storage, weed control, cultural roles, sports and recreation, etc.

Animal husbandry and livestock can be considered as a major instrument for effecting a desirable change in the society.