Constraints in livestock production as perceived by the dairy farmers of Kolaras block of Shivpuri district M.P.

Dairying is important occupation for the farmers of Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh But the present day dairying is faced with a number of challenges. Dairy farming has been an indispensable activity in history of human civilization which is not only important from economic point of view but it has nutritional importance too as an alternative food for ever growing human population. This activity was carried out in Kolaras block of Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. To explore various constraints associated with dairy farming as perceived by the farmers. Later the identified constraints were ranked according to their significance. Results showed that increased Poor vaccination facilities in villages, distant location of veterinary health Centre, and High cost of disease treatment, Lack of knowledge to control and treat animal disease, Poor irrigation facilities for growing green fodder and so on.