This book is dedicated to field veterinarians, livestock workers, and all professionals involved in animal husbandry, offering them a clear understanding of the diverse applications and benefits of the Bharat Pashudhan App. As India’s livestock sector rapidly digitalizes, this app stands out as a game-changing platform designed to integrate traditional animal husbandry with modern technology.

The Bharat Pashudhan App enables field-level staff and veterinarians to digitally record essential livestock information, including vaccinations, artificial inseminations, fresh animal registrations, ownership transfers, disease reports, e-prescriptions, and milk records. With more than 15.5 crore entries already uploaded and nearly 16 lakh entries added every day, the app has become one of the largest digital livestock databases in the world.

By offering intuitive features and real-time data accessibility, the app serves as a one-stop digital companion for farmers, veterinarians, breeders, and all stakeholders in the livestock value chain. It enhances transparency, improves productivity, supports decision-making, and strengthens animal welfare systems across India.

India’s livestock sector is a pillar of rural livelihood, economic resilience, and national food security. In this context, the Bharat Pashudhan App represents a revolutionary leap forward, empowering farmers with technology and ensuring seamless livestock management across states.

This book explains the various applications, workflows, and field-level usability of the app, making it an essential guide for practitioners, trainers, students, and policymakers working toward a modernized and sustainable livestock ecosystem.

Dr. Dhananjay Kumar graduated from Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, in 2013. After qualifying the ICAR All India PG Entrance Examination, he joined the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in the Department of Livestock Products Technology. He completed his M.V.Sc. (2015) and Ph.D. (2019) in Livestock Products Technology from IVRI.

In 2019, he joined the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Bihar, as a Veterinary Officer, and subsequently secured a position as Assistant Professor at Banaras Hindu University in March 2020.

Dr. Kumar has received several national and international awards in recognition of his academic and professional contributions. He has authored more than 15 research publications and multiple book chapters. His core research interests include meat species authentication using molecular techniques, livestock product quality, and food safety.

Dr. Saurabh Karunamay completed his B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2017) from Ranchi Veterinary College and M.V.Sc. (Livestock Products Technology) (2019) from Mumbai Veterinary College. He has qualified prestigious examinations including CSIR-UGC-NET (2019), GATE (2019), and ASRB/ICAR-NET (2021).

He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University.

Dr. Saurabh has published several research papers, review articles, and book chapters. He has received multiple honours such as the Dr. C.M. Singh National Award of Excellence (2024) and the Young Dairy Scientist Award (2025). He also holds two design patents and is a life member of the Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA) and the Indian Dairy Association (IDA). His areas of expertise include livestock product technology, dairy science, and meat quality evaluation.

Dr. Dipanwita Bhattacharya holds an M.V.Sc. in Livestock Products Technology from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly. She is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Products Technology at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.

She has authored more than ten research publications in reputed national and international journals and contributed chapters to several scholarly books. Her research specialization includes meat preservation, meat packaging technologies, and value addition in livestock products. Dr. Bhattacharya is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities aimed at improving quality and safety in the livestock products sector.

Preface

Chapter 1. Breed Specific Traits Across Different Domestic Animal Species
Anshuman Kumar, Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Anuradha Kumari and Vineeth M.R

Chapter 2 Modern Genetic Tools and Breeding Programs in Livestock Development
Vineeth M. R

Chapter 3 Bharat Pashudhan App: Transformative Innovations for Farmers
A K Chaturvedani, J. Goyal1 and Deepjyoti Roy

Chapter 4 The Role of Bharat Pashudhan App in Transforming Livestock Management in India
Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi, Dr Anuradha Kumari, Anshuman Kumar, Dr Manish Kumar and Dr Vipin Maurya

Chapter 5 Milk and Health Risks: Zoonotic Pathogens in Dairy Products
Rahul G Kadam; Amit Raj Gupta, Saurabh Zingare, Kruti Debanath Mandal, Vinod Kumar; Dayanidhi Jena, Priya Ranjan Kumar and Jayant Goyal

Chapter 6 Digital Tools in Veterinary Public Health: The Role of the Bharat
Pesingi Pavan Kumar, Kaushik Satyaprakash & Thulasiraman P.

Chapter 7 Smart Livestock, Strong Nation: Exploring the Bharat Pashudhan App
Jayant Goyal, Ajay Kumar Chaturvedani, Demian Johnson, Rahul G. Kadam and Manju Sahu

Chapter 8 Fodder-Based Feeding Strategies for Improved Animal Productivity: A Review
Shashidhar, K.S., Ajit Kumar, and Bhuvaneswari S.

Chapter 9 Immunization Protocols in Livestock: Best Practices and Emerging Trends in India
Kruti Debnath Mandal, Saurabh D Zingre, Dayanidhi Jena, Vinod Kumar and Rahul G Kadam

Chapter 10 Balanced Nutrition for Optimum Livestock Productivity
M.S. Mahesh

Chapter 11 Embryo Transfer Techniques Current Protocols and Innovations
Manish Kumar, Kaustubh Kishor Saraf, Ajeet Singh, Anuradha Kumari and Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi

Chapter 12 Revolutionizing Livestock Reproduction: Application 
Sanjay Kumar Ravi

Chapter 13 Bharat Pashudhan App – A Game Changer in Veterinary 
Jubeda Begum and Nasir Akbar Mir

Chapter 14 Enhancing Livestock Nutrition Through Bharat Pashudhan App: A Digital Approach
Mahipal Choubey, Sandeep Kr. Chaudhary and Abhishek Kr. Singh

Chapter 15 App Design Fundamentals