Technological advancement for delayed conception among bovines and analysis of major determinants responsible for the income variation of dairy farmers in Bikaner

The present paper reveals the magnitude of economic losses amongst dairy farmers rearing breedable cattle and buffaloes in Rajasthan. The study was carried out on primary data collected from dairy farmers (sample size N=200) through a sample survey in the Bikaner district. A total number of 264 milch animals were surveyed and of these, 133 were affected by delayed conception. The results show that repeat breeding, treatment costs and milk yield are extremely significant and have a negative impact on the farmers’ income. During the summer and winter seasons, dairy farmers did not have access to green fodder.