In this Video, M. R. Hari talks to Dr Sosamma Iype who won the Padma Shri this year for thesignificant contributions she made in the field of conservation of indigenous cattle species like theVechur cow, the Kasaragod dwarf, the Attappady Black goat and so on. Dr Sosamma Iype itemizes thevarious benefits that accrue with our raising native breeds of cattle good quality (A2 variety) andeasily digestible milk that has medicinal properties, manure from dung that is rich in beneficialbacteria and micro-organisms, low maintenance cost, and so on. Most significantly, they contribute tonatural biodiversity that plays a crucial role in maintaining the chain of life.
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