Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu will formulate a Bovine

Breeding policy to enhance livestock resources, which play a

crucial role in the country's economy and contribute to increased

employment opportunities, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu

told the State Assembly on Friday.

Presenting the Budget for the year 2025-26 in the House, he said

to implement this policy effectively, efforts of various field workers

engaged in livestock development will be coordinated, ensuring a

balanced and systematic breeding process.

To prevent dog bites on livestock and humans, Animal Birth Control

(ABC) programs for community dogs, along with post-operative

medical care facilities, will be established in 100 veterinary hospitals

at an estimated cost of Rs.20 crore.

Additionally, Rs.20 crore has been allocated to the Tamil Nadu Animal

Welfare Board for various initiatives in the upcoming financial year,

he said.

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