Animal Husbandry and Dairying activities continue to be  integral  part of human life. As a sequel to the age old practices and dependence of population on livestock, Himachal Pradesh is endowed with the large  livestock population.

According to 17th LIVESTOCK CENSUS - 2003, total livestock population of H.P. is 50.46 lakh which include 21.96 lakh cattle, 7.73 lakh buffaloes, 9.06 lakh sheep,11.15 lakh goats and 0.17 lakh horses and ponies. 

H.P. LIVESTOCK & BIRDS DISEASES ACT-1969 -GL ANDERS & FARCY ACT -1889