Alambadi cattle is one of the indigenous breeds of the country and the farmers should extend a helping hand for the conservation of the same, said T. K. M. Chinnayya, State Animal Husbandry Minister.
Speaking at the Alambadi breed cattle exhibition and workshop under the conservation of indigenous breeds programme of the Animal Husbandry Department at Govindapadi village near Mettur on Saturday, Mr. Chinnayya said that the Alambadi breed is as famous as Kangeyam and Bargur breeds.
The State Government has taken effective steps for the conservation of this breed. The Alambadi breed can withstand all climates and seasons he said, adding that the Alambadi cows gave the maximum milk. The farmers should take advantage of this breed for augmenting their revenue and improving the rural economy, he said.
He said that the present regime has accorded priority for protecting the cattle and has opened many veterinary hospitals and dispensaries in the last four years across the State.
Edappadi K. Palanisamy, Minister for State Highways and Minor Ports, said that cattle played a pivotal role in enriching the fields and thus improving the economic condition of the farmers. The State Government has set up seven depots for the provision of cattle fodder at subsidised rate to the farmers in the district.
Salem is one of the major districts in milk production with daily production of five lakh litres. Mr. Chinnayya inaugurated the exhibition of the Alambadi breed and later gave away prizes to the best cattle.
K. Maharabushanam, Collector, presided over the programme. T. Abraham, Director of State Animal Husbandry Department, P. Raveendran, Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, representatives of Cattle farmers associations and others spoke.
