8. Livestock Species 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Cattle 23.78 24.02 24.26 24.50 24.75 24.99
Buffalo 1.47 1.48 1.50 1.51 1.53 1.54
Sheep 3.35 3.38 3.42 3.45 3.49 3.52
Goat 25.76 26.02 26.28 26.54 26.81 27.07
Total 54.36 54.90 56.55 58.25 59.99 61.79
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2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Cattle Buffalo Sheep Goat Total
Fig In Mio.
Livestock Population of Bangladesh
Source: DLS Annual Report 2015-16
Source: DLS (2016)
References: Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, 2017, Challenges of Animal Protein Production for Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, 2017, Challenges of Animal Protein Production for
National Health Security. Bangladesh Society for Animal Production Education and Research (BSAPER), 4th International Conference, 31-37
The Consequences…….
9. Ultimately
Increase in
number of
farms (both
scavenging &
commercial) Genetically
modified
Increased:
cross-bred
animals
Introduction
of new
breeds of
cattle
Increased
global animal
trade
Increased
processing
plants
Increased
cattle
market
In a Nutshell
10.
11. Continuous
innovations
Weather &
Climatic effects
on animals,
diseases like
Mastitis
Antibiotic
resistance &
residues
Efficient set of
procedures for
ultimate return
Food safety
FDM, Anthrax,
PPR, Etc.
Present Challenges
Increase production
&
Enhance productivity
Increased trans
boundary diseases
Environmental
challenges
Indiscriminate use
of antibiotics
Farm management
Public health
12. Objectives:
-Meet up production
demand & improve
productivity
-Cope up with fatal diseases
-Profitability to farmers
-Ensuring food safety
Adopted Technologies to Conquer the Challenges