India has over 2000 markets where livestock are traded. There are a few privately owned markets. Meat animals are eventually taken on foot or by truck to the terminal livestock markets, located in close proximity to the slaughterhouses. The animals are sold to meat traders and get slaughtered by them. Livestock markets are under the jurisdiction of the state governments although the direct operation and supervision would generally fall within the preview of the local bodies. State Acts regulate marketing of agricultural produce and the marketing committees are responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of the act. The market for live animals in the country unfortunately has not developed on scientific lines.
Some of the constraints of Livestock market are as follows:
Some of the constraints of Livestock market are as follows:
- No separate markets for different species of animals.
- No separate enclosures for different species/animals.
- Market facilities are generally inadequate and poorly maintained.
- Weighbridges, ramp facilities for loading and unloading, feeding and watering and veterinary facilities are not available.
- Brokers facilitate most of the trade. Wholesale marketing margins amount to about 30 per cent of the consumer price.
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