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Haryana Murrah Buffalo and Other Milch Animal Breed (Preservation and Development of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Sector) Act, 2001 (Act No. 6 of 2001).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Haryana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for improvement of the genetic stock of the milch animals specifically the prime breed ‘Murrah’ and local breeds like ‘Sahiwal’ and ‘Hariana’, to improve the skills and technology in the dairy farming and for taking steps for the development of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Sectors and to constitute the Haryana Livestock Development Board to achieve this objective.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Milk/dairy products Processing/handling Transport/storage Authorization/permit Animal production Animal health Cattle Institution International trade Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Genetic resources
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the improvement of genetic stock of the milch animals specifically the prime breed ‘Murrah’ and local breeds like ‘Sahiwal’ and ‘Hariana’, to improve the skills and technology in the dairy farming and for taking steps for the development of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Sectors. In addition, it creates the Haryana Livestock Development Board to achieve this objective and defines the Board’s functions, powers and internal organization. The Act shall apply to Murrah-buffalo breed of animal and to milk plants.

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