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Indian cattle and goat grazers take their livestock for grazing in paddy fields. Livestock plays an important role in the socio- economic life of India. It is a rich source of high quality foods such as milk, meat and eggs and a source for income and employment to millions of rural farmers, particularly women. With a large human population and about 250 million economically strong potential consumers, the domestic demand for these food products are increasing rapidly, the demand often exceeding the supply. India has developed a strong and professionally competent technical, marketing and business manpower in Livestock production. Comparatively low-cost skilled manpower in India is a great asset that is attracting foreign investors. With a steady and sound financial policy, India has mainta