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Volume - Indian Dairy Association

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37and players in the value chain under different production systems in thelivestock sector.Value Chain in Livestock Husbandry5.5 Among various species of livestock, milch cattle and buffaloes are themajor contributors to the economy as milk is the main livestock productcontributing to the National GDP in India. Starting from livestock breeding tomilk processing and marketing, there are several players involved in the sectorbetween the dairy farmers and the milk consumer. Figure 1 lists some of themajor players in the value chain of dairy husbandry.Figure 1: Value Chain for <strong>Dairy</strong> DevelopmentWater conservation/supplyCrop residuesFodder productionPlant breedersSoil scientistsSeedsFertilizersFeed/MineralsMicro-financeMonitoring /EvaluationFodder producers /TradersSmall holder/<strong>Dairy</strong> cattlePasturedevelopmentHub/Local org.MilkcollectionParavetVeterinarianMilkprocessing/marketingTraining /Capacity buildingConsumerBreed selectionSuperior germplasmPerformance evaluationLab servicesInput supplyBreeding servicesVaccinationsDewormingDisease InvestigationVeterinary services5.6 Similar value chains can be developed for meat, egg, fish and woolproduction. Although, we observe that the dairy farmers are availing thebreeding and veterinary services to produce milk and supply to milk processingunits through their co‐operatives or middlemen, there are many agenciesinvolved in providing support to these farmers directly or indirectly. <strong>Dairy</strong>farmers need the following services and inputs for successful management oftheir enterprises:

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