Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB)

Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB)

Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) offers training courses in animal husbandry and fodder production, develops Malabari goats through the production and supply of specific breeding stock, produces and supplies high-quality piglets for breeding and fattening, and supplies the inputs needed for cattle breeding in accordance with the State's breeding policy. 

Objectives

• In accordance with the state's breeding policy, provide the necessary inputs for cattle breeding. 

• To  support economical milk production by encouraging the production of fodder in field conditions. 

• To provide instruction in fodder production and animal husbandry. 

• To develop Malabari goats through the production and supply of selected breeding stock.

• To raise high-quality piglets for breeding and fattening purposes. 

Responsibilities

The activities of the Board are carried out by the two technical wings - Animal  Husbandry and Fodder Development.

• Animal  Husbandry - Management of around 800 heads of cattle in 5 cattle breeding farms.

• Fodder Development - Fodder production in accordance with requirements in the Board farms. Conduct of trials to select suitable grass, legume, and fodder tree varieties.