
Livestock farming in India plays a vital role in rural livelihoods and the national economy. India contributes to approximately 25% of the total milk production in the world. However, flies are a continuous threat to the sector. Species like houseflies, face flies, horn flies, and stable flies, are proven vectors that spread bacteria, viruses, and parasites among cattle, poultry, and other farm animals. In this article, we will discuss about how flies transmit diseases in livestock, what are the solutions at hand, and why we feel there is a need of awareness among the Indian farmers about organic solutions available.
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