Haryana Government would conduct census of the livestock in 2017 to prepare accurate data of cattle heads in the State.
A livestock census would be conducted in the state to count the cattle heads in Haryana, said Principal Secretary, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Abhilaksh likhi.
He held a review meeting with officers of the Department of Ambala division on Wednesday.
“Haryana has 18.08 lakhs cattle. Out of total cattle population, 8.12 lakhs are indigenous cattle and 9.96 lakhs are exotic/cross bred cattle,” as per the 2012 livestock census.
“The Government would also launch special awareness campaigns for providing information about the schemes started for milch animals, especially for Haryana, and Sahiwal breeds of cows. Soon, alternative arrangements would be made to meet the shortage of staff in the department,” said likhi.