BEED

The livestock population in Beed district are mostly of mixed breeds, with the Deoni breed being the only pure breed introduced in the area. Apart from cows, buffaloes, bulls, goats and sheep, there are horses, mules, and donkeys also, that play a significant role. In some of the tahsils that have borders with neighbouring districts, Khilari cattle are sourced from the cattle market in those districts, for instance, some cattle are sourced from Walki in Ahilyanagar.

The district does not have a specific breed of buffalo, although some Pandharpuri and Marathwada types can be found, albeit infrequently. Buffalo rearing is another vital aspect of Beed’s livestock economy. 

In the Beed district, the veterinary health system is supported by several veterinary hospitals and a dedicated team of veterinarians. The District Veterinary Polyclinic, located on Subhash Road, serves as a central facility for animal health services in the area.

Some of the veterinary clinics in the district are:

• The Blue Stone Dog Kennel And Veterinary Services, Shahunagar
• Mauli Pashu Seva Kendra, Laul

According to the Amravati Gazetteer (1968), fisheries in Beed district were primarily concentrated along the Godavari River, which formed the northern border of the district. The smaller rivers, including Sindphana, Bendsura, Kundaka, Wan, Manjra, Ekdara, Govardhan, Bajura, and Gulathi, often dried up during the summer months, limiting the potential for extensive fishery development. To address this challenge and improve fish supply, several government tanks in Beed, Ashti, and Ambejogai tahsils were stocked with major carps imported from Calcutta, providing employment opportunities for local fishermen.

At the time, the fishing population in Beed was scattered throughout the district, with notable concentrations in villages along the Godavari River in Georai and Manjlegaon tahsils. However, fishing was generally a part-time occupation, as most individuals engaged in agriculture as their primary livelihood. The main fishing communities included Kahar, Pardeshi, Koli, and Phutana Bhoi, all of whom were Hindus. Additionally, some Muslims, Bhils, Gosavis, and Gopals were also involved in fishing activities.