Native cattle population declines sharply in Myagdi's Dhaulagiri
Summary
Indigenous cattle breeds in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality are rapidly declining due to modernization and changing farming practices, with a drop of 2,345 cattle in eight years.
Key Points
- Indigenous cattle breeds in Dhaulagiri are declining rapidly due to modernization and mechanization.
- Farmers are shifting from cattle to buffalo farming and using mechanised farming tools.
- Low milk yield, decreased agricultural use of oxen, and youth migration contribute to the cattle decline.
- Authorities are taking measures to conserve indigenous breeds through veterinary and livestock management programs.
