Madhya Pradesh has been witnessing the era of white revolution for many years now. White revolution means a continuous increase in the production of milk. The annual milk production was 5388 metric tons in 2004 in the state, and then it increased to 8149 metric tons in 2012. As of now, Madhya Pradesh stands at third position in milk production in India. It produces around 17,108 metric tons of milk every year. Most of the contribution comes from Damoh district. There are about 4200 hybrid cows, 2 lakh 31 thousand indigenous cows, and about 71,600 buffaloes here. These cows and buffaloes produce 319 metric tons of milk every year. Given the maximum number of cows and buffaloes, and the contribution to the white revolution, the state also felicitates cattle owners with veterinary services. The state has a total of 29 veterinary hospitals and 23 veterinary dispensaries, with each of them having occupancies for 15300 animals.
The Central Government also took the initiative to launch an animal ambulance service in the state. One needs to dial the number 1962, to call an ambulance. This has made it easier for people in the state to get their animals treated on an urgent basis, if needed. There are eight special ambulances for any injured cattle found on the road or in any public area. The cattle in critical condition are given immediate treatment in the district. Apart from the district headquarters, these ambulances have been made available for towns including Hatta, Patera, Jabera, Tendukheda, Patharia, and Batiyagarh.
Nodal Officer Dr Sanjay Pandey spoke to the media recently and informed that the area has various breeds of cows like Malvi, Niwari, and Kenkatha. The daily milk production per cow is four litres, whereas other breeds provide six litres of milk on a daily basis. He added that they are trying everything in their might to ensure safety and healthcare of cattle.
The Nodal Officer added that the district has buffaloes that provide around 8 to 10 litres of milk at a time, which has led Damoh district to become one of the major contributors in milk production.
Source : News 18 Nov 3rd 2023