The agrarian economy of India gradely depends on contributions from livestock sector. Crop and animal husbandry are the twin endeavors which are highly inter related and inseparable important for mixed farming system. Animal husbandry and dairying have been mainly for rural India in generating employment and providing income to them. Dairy, sheep and goat, poultry, meat and wool production are now possible to start as commercial ventures in rural and peri urban areas. Livestock resource across region and species have to be utilized optimally to achieve the goals of efficiency, equity, nutritional security and sustainability. Increasing global demand for livestock product is an opportunity for India to enhance production and increase its exports. In order harness the maximum potential of Animal production there has always been a need of some knowledge resource available at hand. The aim of the book is to tell a scientific and technologically sound precise story and will be immense help to students, enlightened farmers and persons interested in livestock production.