Paintings in the Bhimbetka caves inadhya pradesh show evidence of the relationship between humans and animals. Decorate bulls grazing animal and human rights horeses and animal suggest that domesticated animals have been our companions for more than 10.000 years Figure 2.2.
In our culture we have always expressed gratitude towards livestock through different festivals and rituals. Every Indian state and culture has festival dedicated to animals for example, Telangana, Khaturba in Uttarakhand and so on are you aware of any other similar celebrations of livestock?
The management and care of livestock is known as animal husbandry figure 2.3. This field also includes ethical farming practices to ensure animals are treated well and kept in a healthy environment. Ethical practice also include treating animals with respect providing them with basic needs for good housing feed and water timely medical treatment and caring for their well being.
This project will introduce you to some practices of animal husbandry.
How do I keep myself and others safe ?
Some key precautions to be following while feeding farm animals and caring for them are as follows:
1. Farm animals can get disturbed due to the presence of unfamiliar people. They may become aggressive. So do not disturb or excite the animal while recording your observations. You need to stay calm and avoid making abrupt gestures. Also speaking to the animal and offering feed helps reduce animal stress and aggression.
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