News: According to the 20th Livestock Census, the number of stray cattle in the country has marginally come down to 50.22 lakh in 2019 from 51.88 lakh in 2012.
Facts:
20th Livestock Census: Key Takeaways:
- Total Livestock population: 535.78 million
- Total Bovine population (Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun and Yak): 302.79 Million
- Total poultry: 851.81 million
Additional Information:
About Livestock Census
- Conducted Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- Conducted quinquennially (every five years) since 1919-20
- Covers all domesticated animals and its headcounts
