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Effective Strategies for Livestock Care and Management During Winter

Joydev Dekaraja Abstract: Livestock constitute an important component of the agricultural economy and rural livelihoods. During winter, animals often experience reduced productivity and deteriorated health due to low ambient temperatures, scarcity of green fodder, and increased energy requirements for thermoregulation. Cold stress affects growth, milk yield, reproduction, and disease resistance Read more

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Agrometeorology for Precision Agriculture and Resource Optimization

Banasmita Barman & Chayanika Nath Abstract: Agrometeorology, the interdisciplinary field linking meteorological science and agriculture, is essential for advancing precision agriculture a management strategy that integrates digital technologies for site-specific field management. Harnessing agrometeorological insights allows for optimized use of water, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agronomic inputs, ultimately increasing resource Read more

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Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Aquaculture Health Management

Kuladhar Deka Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable aquaculture has necessitated the exploration of alternative health management strategies to reduce dependency on antibiotics. Probiotics and prebiotics have emerged as promising biological interventions to enhance fish growth, immunity and disease resistance. Probiotics, comprising beneficial live microorganisms, modulate gut microbiota and improve Read more

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Harnessing Pheromone Traps for Sustainable Insect Pest Management

Nabadeep Saikia Abstract: The excessive use of chemical pesticides in modern agriculture has led to multiple challenges, including resistance development, resurgence of secondary pests and ecological imbalance. In this context, pheromone traps have emerged as one of the most promising tools for eco-friendly and species-specific pest management. Pheromones, the natural Read more

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Emerging Zoonotic Diseases and the Role of Livestock in One Health Perspectives

Pranita Das Abstract: Zoonotic diseases, transmitted between animals and humans, represent a major global health threat due to their capacity for rapid emergence and cross-species transmission. The intensification of livestock production, expanding human–animal interfaces and environmental disturbances have collectively increased the risk of zoonotic spillovers. Livestock play a pivotal role Read more

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Cultivating Equality in Women and Farm Mechanization for an Inclusive Agricultural Future

Pallavi Deka Abstract: Across the rural landscapes of India and other developing regions, women sustain the rhythm of agriculture. They plant, harvest, manage livestock and preserve food systems, yet their contributions are often unseen and undervalued. Mechanization offers a powerful pathway to ease their drudgery, enhance efficiency and promote gender Read more

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