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India ranks first in milk production in the world. Government of India plans to increase the milk production at the rate of 23% per year. The various cost effective and practically feasible strategies which can be implemented for increasing milk production in India especially Kerala, are reviewed in this paper with emphasis on technologies such as unconventional and complete feed. The problems and solutions in Iced and fodder sector in India are reviewed separately. Several general recommendations, which can be practically implemented in the field for the betterment of the sector in India especially Kerala, arc also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A questionnaire based survey was conducted among residents of Kalpetta municipality about consumption pattern and preferences for livestock products. Out of 587 families studied 94% were nonvegetarians. Cow milk was preferred first and the preference was independent of religion. Most of the respondents preferred desi hen egg and there was no influence on religion on it. Most of the families ranked chicken as their first preferred meat and their preference for meat was dependent on religion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted to find out whether the frequency of consumption of different livestock products is related to income of families in Kalpetta Municipality of Wayanad district, Kerala. The families were grouped into five based on income. Data were collected using a questionnaire and were analysed statistically by Chi square test. The results showed that there is significant association between family income and their consumption of most of the milk products, egg and meat products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]