Indian Livestock IndustryOpening up of the Indian economy to the world market, in the era of liberalization, has certainly boosted the trade in several livestock products of the country. Successful negotiations of GATT have provided India an opportunity o

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Indian Livestock IndustryOpening up of the Indian economy to the world market, in the era of liberalization, has certainly boosted the trade in several livestock products of the country. Successful negotiations of GATT have provided India an opportunity o
Opening up of the Indian economy to the world market, in the era of liberalization, has certainly boosted the trade in several livestock products of the country. Successful negotiations of GATT have provided India an opportunity of competing on an equal footing in the world livestock trade. Cattle population in India is increasingly viewed as just an economic resource to earn optimal returns, a transformation that’s hugely influencing the conventional farm-life. Indian Livestock is considered to be in close proximity to human, as they’re a vital component of the life system of Indians. Women provide livestock farming labor and more than 90% of work related to care of animals is rendered by womenfolk of the family. Handling more than 90% of the work related to caring of animals, women have always been a significant contributor to Indian livestock industry. Cows, bullocks, buffaloes, donkeys, and mules are not only utility animals, they’re also companions at work for toiling poor people who rear them along side their own dwelling. India has more than half of world Buffalo population and 15% of world Cattle population. In terms of sheep population, India ranks fifth after Australia, China, Iran and New Zealand. Most prominent types of Indian livestock industry include cows, buffaloes, camel, goats, sheep, pigs etc. Major livestock production areas in India include Jammu, Rajasthan, Kashmir, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and hilly regions of North and Eastern Himalayas. Also, these are the regions with maximum population of livestock. Automation of agricultural operations in many parts of the country has resulted in pushing the use of cattle for plough to redundancy. There has been a decline in the availability of cattle fodder in the country, with harvester machines and short hybrid varieties of grain. Introduced during the white revolution, foreign breeds of cattle have taken over the indigenous breeds. However, the Indian Government in collaboration with western countries is planning to further develop the Indian Livestock Industry. For further information about Indian Livestock Industry please read the report “Indian Livestock Industry- An Industry Analysis” published by RNCOS at http://www.rncos.com/Report/IM032.htm. RNCOS is an industry leader in the field of online business research. We specialize in industry research on various business verticals. To read our other reports, please visit us at http://www.rncos.com/Report.htm or email us at info@rncos.com

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Online Pet Stars What Makes A Great Pet Website
It goes without saying that Americans are wild about their pets. We spend an inordinate amount of time, money, and energy making sure our cats, dogs, fish, and exotic animal friends are happy and healthy. The pet industry is booming and it shows no sign of slowing down.

It was only a matter of time before this pet mania spread to the internet.

Today, people can log on to order pet food or custom-made clothes for their four-legged companions. Top notch veterinarians are available to answer specific questions via email and there are websites devoted to issues about animal health and nutrition.

Breeders from across the country are getting in on the game now.

If you are a breeder, a web site offers a one of a kind opportunity to advertise your services and show off your animals. A responsible breeder will take care to promote their business in the most tasteful and informative manner possible. Here are some of the elements you may want to include on your site:

- An attractive logo with your business name and an illustration of your animal
- Proof of your breeder certification
- Testaments from customers and reference information
- Striking photos of the animals
- Pedigree charts
- An online store where viewers can purchase merchandise

But you do not have to be a registered breeder to showcase your beloved animal. Pet owners of all kinds can illustrate their love for their creatures by creating a very special web site. A pet web site may contain:

- An introduction to your pet, including a time line of when you first came together
- Photos of different sizes and formats, with captions and without
- A daily journal highlighting your interactions with your pet
- A message board where you and your loved ones can exchange comments and bask together in the love you feel for your pet
- Pet memorials or special messages about the family pets of the past

But what if you are not computer savvy or you do not have a scanner? How can you share your pet s photos, antics, and other unique qualities via the internet?

The answer is surprisingly simple: find a reliable web host that will help you to create a truly unique site that you will be proud to pass on to others. A good web host should offer to scan your photos and even offer advice on things like the size of your photo files and how to manipulate pictures so they have the best resolution on screen.

If you have more than one pet, go ahead and create a page that features all of them! Once again, a web host can guide you on the number of photos and the type of text you can include. Certainly, multiple pets can make for a stimulating and memorable site.

Clearly, there is no reason to keep your love for your pet to yourself! But in these modern times, carrying photos of your pets in your wallet is not enough. We urge you to design a web site around your special companion whether it is for business or pleasure and let your pets have the spotlight they deserve.

Madison Lockwood is a customer relations associate, specializing in small business development, for Apollo Hosting. Apollo Hosting provides <a href="http://www.apollohosting.com">website hosting</a>, ecommerce hosting, vps hosting, and web design services to a wide range of customers.

Is Pet Cremation the Right Option for You?
by Mark Greer ? 2006, All Rights Reserved

Because our pets are members of our families, pet loss is a tragic event. Many pet owners find themselves unprepared when their pet ages or becomes ill. If you are in one of these situations, or if you’ve recently suffered the sudden loss of your pet, you may be wondering if pet cremation is the right option for you. Allow me to answer several frequently asked questions regarding pet cremation so you can make a confident choice in the matter.

Why Should I Choose Pet Cremation?

When your pet is cremated, his/her remains are returned so that you may place them in a pet urn. This allows you the ability of keeping your pet close should you and your family relocate. It also offers the flexibility of burying some ashes or scattering some ashes in your yard or your pet’s favorite place while keeping the rest in a pet urn.

Is Cremation Just for Small Pets?

No. Cremation is available for pets of every size, from birds to horses.

How Do I Locate A Pet Crematory?

Your veterinarian can usually recommend a crematory or you may find one in your local telephone directory.

What Does the Process of Pet Cremation Involve?

Cremation is performed using a special furnace called a cremation chamber. The process requires extreme heat (usually 1500 ? 1600 degrees Fahrenheit) along with evaporation in the chamber to reduce the body to its basic elements, which are referred to as cremated remains or cremains. Also commonly called ashes, the cremains are in fact bone fragments, which are reduced further in size until they resemble a sand-like substance.

Are There Different Types of Cremation?

Yes, and because there are different types, you’ll want to confirm your preference with your vet or crematory. You’ll need to consider which one of the following methods best aligns with your wishes.

Private Cremation ? A pet is placed in the chamber alone, with no other pets. Upon completion of the cremation, the pet?s cremains are removed from the chamber, processed and returned to the owners for transferring to the pet urn of their choice.

Viewing Cremation - The owner, family and/or friends are permitted to be present in a viewing room during the cremation. This option is not available at all crematories so you’ll want to confirm availability prior to making arrangements if this is your preferred method.

Individual Cremation ? Pets share space in the cremation chamber with other pets. Each pet is separated from the others in the chamber so that their cremains can be returned to the proper owners.

Communal (Mass) Cremation ? Multiple pets are cremated together. This option does not allow for separate cremains. The pets’ ashes are not returned to the owner. It is common practice for these cremains to be disposed of commercially.

How Can I Be Sure I’ll Get My Pet’s Cremains?

Your veterinarian can supply the contact information for crematories he/she has a relationship with. Using a reputable crematory can assure you and your pet are both treated with respect.

How Do I Transfer the Ashes To A Permanent Pet Urn?

Your pet’s cremains will usually arrive in a temporary urn sealed in a plastic bag. The ashes are bagged to prevent accidental loss should the pet urn be dropped or damaged. The bag also helps to prevent damage from moisture. It is preferable to transfer the entire plastic bag of cremains into the permanent pet urn.

If you find it uncomfortable to place the ashes into the permanent urn, family members, friends, or your veterinarian can likely provide the support you need by helping to complete the transfer for you. Most permanent pet urns are not complicated to open having a simple panel with just a few screws.

While pet loss is always a difficult experience, knowing your pet will remain close to you can be enormously reassuring. By understanding the various aspects of pet cremation, you will be prepared to make a choice that will bring you comfort and peace.

Mark Greer is President of Angel Ashes, offering unique pet urns that provide a lasting tribute for your cherished friend. If you're considering <a href="http://www.angelashes.com/petcremation.htm">pet cremation</a>, visit us at <a href="http://www.angelashes.com">http://www.angelashes.com</a>. Our selection includes tasteful wood urns, our signature angel urns and others.

Bringing Home A New Pet
Make sure your new baby starts off with healthy food and treats. It all starts now. Once you cultivate certain eating habits, it s almost impossible to break them, especially with cats. It is not uncommon for a cat to get hooked on one food only. If that food is a good food then you lucked out. If it is not a good food, conversion may be extremely difficult for you and your cat. When your dog doesn’t want to eat his breakfast or dinner, don’t let him persuade you to add something to the food or find something more desirable to eat. If he seems as healthy and happy as usual, chances are that he just isn’t hungry; his body doesn’t need the food. He will eat it later or the next day. Once you add something to the food, you will create a picky eater and possibly jeopardize his nutrition. In other words, once you’ve done your home work and selected the best food and treats for your pet, dog or cat, be prepared to stand up to any challenge they may give you. Remember that the food and treats you select will help determine your pet’s fate. Make sure it is premium dog and/or cat food and treats.

Teach Boundaries. From the first day, determine where your pet can or cannot go and things you simply don’t want your pet doing. Pets are creatures of habit. Once they do something a few times, they tend to continue that behavior. Once you determine your boundaries, stick to them, even if they break your heart. Remember that what may seem cute now (chewing on pillows for example) will be disastrous later on! Realistically, many of the boundaries we set will be trial and error. Sometimes it takes bad behavior for us to take a look at a situation, declare it out of hand and make rules that will change it. Pets can get mighty creative in their curiosities and in their rebellions.

House breaking. Of course there will be accidents; - however, the goal is to complete toilet training. Cats are easy. Bring your kitten to the cat box and put her in it. As long as she knows where the box is, toilet training will be accomplished. Dogs take their toilet habits more seriously, and so should you. There are many methods of toilet training but sticking to the same regimen is key and rewarding with a treat and or a kiss ensures success.

Obedience training = A well trained dog. Summer obedience classes are fun. These necessary classes are given by humane societies, veterinarians, or trainers. They socialize dogs so that they get along with other dogs and people. They also teach the basics for good behavior and show you how to be the head of the household.

Pick a talented vet. Your veterinarian is critical to your new pet’s health. General check ups, vaccines, flea control and heart worm preventive must be taken seriously. Select a Veterinarian you feel comfortable with. Visit the veterinary hospital first. If the staff is friendly and the hospital smells good, you are on the right track. Ask to meet one of the veterinarians. If you both get along, then you probably found your pet a family doctor. Don’t select your veterinarian just based on location.

Lori Matthews studies health, nutrition and wellness. Enjoys writing articles on health for both people and pets. Please visit <a href="http://www.premium4pets.net">Lifes Abundance Dog Food</a> for more information.

Caring for Dogs that are Hypoallergenic for Humans Posted By : Jenny Styles
Hypoallergenic dog breeds have special needs because they are usually smaller in size and have temperaments that may be difficult to handle sometimes. When you first bring your new dog home, you should allow it to roam around to get an idea of its surroundings.

Pet Care: Learned In Videos
Taking care of our pets is not only our obligation; it is also our way of showing them that we love and care for them. Taking care of your pet does not mean just giving them their meals everyday. Pets have emotions too and they need to be noticed, played with and trained. They need to know that their owners care for them.

There are lots of ways that you can show your care for your pet. For first time owners, you can learn about this ways so that you would be ready when the time comes. There are educational videos that are out in the market that will be of help to the pet owners for their pet?s wellness, needs and health. They can show how to care for their pets and give them the attention they need.

Here are the top five educational videos that will show and tell you the proper care for your pets.

1. AT-Touch of Magic for horses

This is a kind of video that will give you a holistic training on how to deal with the body, spirit and mind of the horse. With the help of this video, you will be able to find out the proper way of caring for horses and how you can treat them in case they get sick or if they are feeling something wrong and unusual.

2. The Tellington Touch for Happier, Healthier Cats

This shows and teaches you the different learning techniques in dealing and communicating with cats. This video helps you to understand the sentiments and problems of cats. How they should be pampered and how they should be taken care off.

3. First Aid Pet Emergency: Cat

In here, you will learn different emergency precautions and preventions for your pets. The techniques for first aid actions that should be done in order to revive or provide first aid care of your pet in case they are in danger. With the help of this video, you will not be rattled in case something wrong happens to your pets.

4. First Aid Pet Emergency: Dogs

This is highly recommended by the ASPCA, an award winning video for pet care, most specifically for dogs. In this video, they show the proper safety measures to be done in case your pet is poisoned, injured or they have a medical emergency, like for example they are not eating, keeps on vomiting or has an unusual behavior.

5. The Tellington Touch for Happier, Healthier Dogs

This has an instructional and learning techniques taught in communicating with your dogs. Dogs are man?s best friend. So as a good friend, you should be alert and observant on the actions of your pet so that they will not get sick.

These videos will serve as a guide for you so that your pet will always be healthy and in good condition. If your pet is weak and always gets sick this only means one thing, you are not capable of taking care of your pet. This takes dedication and devotion to fully provide the pet its needs.

Every pet owner should be prepared for the big responsibility of having or owning a pet. Through this, you can value the existence of your pet and your pet will love you back in return. Proper pet care would ensure that your pets would be healthy and would provide you with their love and loyalty.

John Rivers is the owner of <a href="http://www.easypetmeds.info">Pet Meds</a>. All you need to know about pets. You will also learn where where to buy ped meds online.

Shop Smart & Save Big On Top Pet Brands At Leading Pet Supply Store
Pets love to play with pet toys, eat their favorite pet food, sleep on a comfortable bed and spend time with their family. Dogs especially love to bite and chew, which is why some pet toys are designed to help them do just that. Just as all pets enjoy having fun, they enjoy being flea and tick free equally as much. At pet store PetMountain.com, you can take care of all your pet s needs with a few clicks of the mouse.

Aspen Pet Products has created a Booda Soft Bite Dog Toy, which are durable pet toys designed using soft terry cloth. These cute little characters are sure to enhance playtime for your dog. Soft and cuddly with embroidery and fabric sewn-in designs, each Booda Soft Bite Dog Toy is safe in that it contains no plastic pieces for your dog to accidentally ingest. These colorful creations are designed as different animals, including a chicken, cow, lamb, hedgehog, puppy and more.


When it comes to caring for your pet, making sure that they are clean and comfortable are both very important aspects of being a responsible pet owner. The Bio Flea & Tick Shampoo by Bio Groom is a complete solution that controls and eliminates both fleas and ticks. In addition, it keeps your pet clean because it is a shampoo product. Formulated with naturally safe and effective ingredients, the Bio Flea & Tick Shampoo will keep your pet feeling and looking great.


For the fish lover in your family, TetraMin Tropical Staple Flakes by Tetra offers a pet food supply that provides a rich mix and serves as a totally nutritious diet for all common tropical fish. Featuring 40 select ingredients that create firm and fully digestible flakes, the TetraMin Tropical Staple Flakes increases filtering capacity by reducing the amount of uneaten food and tank waste. It contains essential nutrients, added Vitamin C and will not cloud water when used as directed. At PetMountain.com, the TetraMin Tropical Staples Flakes are available in a variety of pet food supply sizes to fit every home and budget.


Whether you are looking to replenish your pet grooming products, pet food supply or simply want to purchase some new pet toys for your four-legged friend, popular online pet outlet PetMountain.com has everything that you need to keep your pet happy, healthy and full of energy. Accessing an online pet outlet is convenient for a number of reasons, including the ability to make all of your purchases in one place, not having to get out and go to the local pet store in the midst of winter or being restricted to a small selection of what a local store may carry. A pet outlet, such as PetMountain.com, carries a variety of pet supplies and accessories at competitive prices and with the convenience of at-home delivery. If you want to pamper your pet, there s no better way to show your love than by making sure that all of their needs are met.

The information contained in this article is designed to be used for reference purposes only. It should not be used as, in place of or in conjunction with professional veterinary advice relating to pet toys, pet food, treatments and/or pet grooming supply products.

My name is Cindy Summers and I write articles on home furnishing and pets. I hope you will find my articles helpful.

Dealing With Grief Over A Departed Pet
The loss of a beloved pet can be as devastating as losing a family member. Afterall, pets can be more lovingly unconditional than people. If only the amount of love showered on our pets can be equal to the amount of years added to its life, our pets would live as long as we want them too. But as everything else that has a beginning, so too, do they have an ending. Indeed the paradox of loss is at constant play with life: we are certain that everything ends but we are uncertain when it ends; we are certain how it will make us feel, but uncertain at how to deal with what we may feel. So how does a man say good-bye to a beloved pet, companion and best friend who has given him its full attention, unconditional love and loyalty and even aid in daily living (i.e. blind people with their guide dogs and policemen with their canine friends, among others)? And once good-byes have been said, how does man cope with the grief and loss after? Needless to say, conditioning of the human mind even before a bond has been created between man and beast is essential and must be established. Man, the rational one in the friendship, and usually the bereaved survivor of the two friends, must keep in mind always that nothing survives forever, not even the ideal friendship of a man and an animal. Once the proper conditioning of the mind has been set, it is easier for man to face the reality of a future separation with his beloved pet. However, mental conditioning can only do so much when no emotional bonds have been created yet: once man begins to establish an emotional bond with his pet, no amount of conditioning can ever fully guarantee an easy way in dealing with a possible separation or loss. Man deals with loss in his own unique way. There is no definite formula for dealing with the grief over the loss of a pet. Otherwise, if there is, indeed, a formula, it would come out something as absurd as asking a doctor to compose a music for his dead pet, or asking a painter to write a book dedicated to his pet. In a word, what works for some may not necessarily work for others. What is constant with any variable, however, is the importance of facing the pain. Running away from the reality and pain of loss never helps. Though running away may momentarily desensitize the first few pangs of pain, the next few ones that will eventually turn up at times when it is least expected will only become twice or thrice as painful than the first. Acknowledging the pain, however, helps develop an eventual acceptance over the loss of your pet, and in the long run, even peace knowing that your beloved pet may be in a place far happier than the one you can ever offer it. By acknowledging your pain, you are allowing yourself to grieve over lost times with your pet. In grieving there is remembrance. What better way to give tribute to your beloved pet and what better way to keep your pet alive in your heart forever than remembering all the times spent together? Eventually, you will find that healthy remembrance and acceptance of the pain is not only therapeutic but offers a way that will lead you to acceptance over the loss itself as well. The next step of dealing with grief over the loss of a pet is through creative expression. A healthy way of dealing with the death of a pet, or any other loss for that matter, is to discover your own potential for self-release and catharsis. Try to experiment, through hobbies, sports and interest, on activities that will keep your mind focused on being productive and creative. In all activities, always be conscious that you are channeling your grief and loss positively through the activities you are engaged in. Eventually, you will only realize that your pain has lessened and diminished. The perils of not consciously keeping to mind the motivation for the activity (which is the pain of loss) may only be equivalent to not accepting and acknowledging your pain and once you find yourself unguardedly remembering your dead friend, your pet, the pain may only become twice as hurtful. However, if you keep in mind the purpose for your constructive activity, you are actually, creatively and productively living with your pain and loss. For artists, it would even help you include, as your creations theme, your departed pet. Talk about your pet. Share photos of your pet. Remember your pet. Walk to where you often have your walks. The possibilities of calling to mind the joy that your pet has given you is endless. Indeed, there is no easy way to forgetting the pain of losing a beloved pet. But perhaps, the paradox there is not to forget the pain, but instead, to live with the pain. Once this pain is channeled creatively and productively, you will find out that your beloved and precious pet has done more for you than you ever thought of in its life and even in its death.

Anthony Galindez is the webmaster of several niche sites including www.guidetofunerals.com, www.fashionandfurniture.com, www.your-wedding-plans.com

Right In Your Own Backyard: Snake Bites and Pets Posted By : Lalinda De La Fuente | OnlyForPetLovers.com
South Florida has some unique threats for both you and your pets. Chief of Special Operations for Miami-Dade County and founder of the AntiVenin Program Al Cruz talks to ONLYforPETLOVERS about the threat of snakes and other dangerous animals to pets in South Florida.