Israel - Animal husbandry



There is little natural pasturage in most areas, and livestock is fed mainly on imported feeds and farm-grown forage. Domestic beef production only satisfies between 33% and 40% of demand. Livestock farmers are aided by subsidies. There are 2,500 sheep and goat farms raising 452,000 head, 42% by the Bedu population, 36% by the Jewish sector, and 22% by the Arab and Druze populations. In 2001 there were 29,275,000 chickens, 5,000,000 turkeys, 390,000 head of cattle, 155,000 pigs, 11,000 equines, and 5,300 camels. About 84,560 tons of eggs, 244,000 tons of poultry meat, and 56,500 tons of beef were produced in 2001. That year, milk and honey production were 1,211,000 and 3,000 tons, respectively.

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I am seeking information regarding animal husbandry practices in israrl
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arun kumar sharma
Hi i am interested to know what is the breed of cow that is being used commonly in isreal for milk yield, also what will be the cost of buying the same and what is the food and different practices being used.

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