Kollam district ranks first in livestock wealth in the State. Dairy
farming is fairly well developed. There are 3.12 lakh milch cattle
(1987-88 livestock census). A network of one district veterinary centre,
2 polyclinics, 48 veterinary dispensaries, 14 veterinary hospitals;
and 167 artificial insemination centres, cater to the needs of the
district. The number of cows increases annually by five per cent.
There are about 65 milk producers co-op. societies and three chilling
plants. The chilling plants are located at Kollam, Kottarakkara and
Yeroor. The milk producers co-op. societies handle about 3.34 lakh
litres per day. The Kerala Livestock and Dairy Development Board has
a master plan to increase dairying. In poultry, the district stands
third and there is great scope for developing broiler and layer poultry
farms. The district is covered by the Integrated Dairy Development
Project. 'Mini-Dairy' Special Project is under implementation, sponsored
jointly by MILMA and NABARD.
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