Animal Resource Development

Animal Resources Development Department is basically responsible for formulation and implementation of Livestock and Poultry policies and programmes in West Bengal.

West Bengal Goat Breeding Policy, 2023

West Bengal Goat Breeding Policy aims to provide long-term benefits to the rural population engaged in goat rearing for livelihood rather than those who are engaged in casual rearing and trading for short-term profits.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme 2023 for Broiler Breeding Farms

To encourage entrepreneurs to set up Broiler Breeding Farms with a view to promote production of broiler day-old chicks in the State and create employment opportunities in rural areas, to make the State self-sufficient in broiler day-old chicks production.
Slaughter of Animals for Celebration of Eid-Uz-Zoha, 2022

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Md. Hanif Quareshi and others-Vs-The State of Bihar held that sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of Id-Uz-Zoha and is not a religious requirement under Islam.
Drug and Equipment Management Information System

All types of new procurement of drugs, equipments and other consumables at Central Medical Store of all District, all BLDOs and all Farms must be processed through the Drug & Equipment Management Information System software package, available at website www.wbard.gov.in from the financial year 2019-2020 mandatorily;
West Bengal Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Rules, 2016

West Bengal Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (Check Post, Quarantine Camp, Manner of Inspection, etc.,) Rules, 2016 vide No. 1184-AR&AH dated 04.08.2016.
West Bengal Cattle Licensing Rules, 1985

1. Short title; 2. Definitions; 3. Issue of licence; 4. Cancellation or refusal of renewal of licence; 5. Variation of address, etc.; 6. Issue of duplicate licence; 7. Appeal; 8. Seizure, forfeiture, etc.; Download: West Bengal Cattle Licensing Rules, 1985
Incentive Scheme for Development of Poultry Sector

With the objective of bridging the gap and augmentation of egg production in West Bengal, an incentive scheme has been formulated by the Animal Resources Development Department.
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Act, 1995

An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of a University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in West Bengal.
Better management of Reproductive Efficiency in Bovines

Large proportion of bovines in our country are unproductive and exhibiting poor reproductive efficiency. This is mainly due to poor management of dairy animals.
West Bengal Meat Control Order, 1966

No owner, manager or person in charge or having control of any catering establishment shall, on a prohibited day (Thursday), sell, serve, supply any meat or any food containing meat.
The Bengal Livestock (Import) Quarantine Rules, 1944

On receiving intimation that livestock is abroad any vessel entering port, the Veterinary Officer shall without delay go on board the vessel and inspect the livestock and the places therein where the livestock has been quartered.
West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959

An Act to regulate the keeping of cattle in urban areas.
West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Rules, 1950

The provisions of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950 shall not apply to the slaughter of any animal for religious, medicinal or research purposes.
West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950

President of a Municipality or a Panchayat Samiti and the Veterinary Surgeon may issue a certificate under their joint signatures that an animal is fit for slaughter if they are both of opinion.

West Bengal Government Circulars

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