NANDED

In the Nanded district, the Deoni cattle breed is common, particularly in Kandhar, alongside the red Kandhari breed. Locals say Deoni cattle are preferred for their hardiness and better milk yield, averaging 3 to 4 seers per day, while the red Kandhari, historically associated with royal breeding since the 4th century CE, produces only 1 to 2 seers over a 6–7 month lactation period.

Nanded district is equipped with several veterinary hospitals and dispensaries that provide essential healthcare services for animals. These facilities play a crucial role in supporting local agriculture and animal husbandry by offering medical treatment, vaccination, and preventive care. Some of the veterinary services in the district are:

• Veterinary Hospital, Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation
• Veterinary hospital, Kinwat
• Yashoda Animal Hospital, Ganesh Nagar
• Ayush Animal Hospital, Station Road

According to the Nanded District Gazetteer, 1971, fisheries in the district were classified into cultured fisheries and riverine fisheries.

Cultured fisheries were primarily practiced in the district's tanks and small irrigation projects. At the time, 122 tanks were covering approximately 1,166.305 hectares (2,884 acres), providing a suitable environment for carp culture on a scientific basis. These water bodies contributed significantly to local fish production.

In addition to cultured fisheries, riverine fisheries were prevalent in Nanded, supported by major rivers such as the Godavari, Penganga, Lendi, Manad, and Kayadhu, along with various nalas and rivulets. These water sources created favorable conditions for fishing activities in the region.

The district was home to a diverse range of commercially important fish species, including Chana marulius, Chana striatus, Chana leuco punctatus, Mastacembelus armatus, Anguilla anguilla, Notopterus notopterus, Barbus tor, Barbus sarana, Labeo fimbriatus, and Labeo calbasu.

The fishing community in Nanded comprised several groups, including Machindar Bhoi, Partikwar, Nelewar, Pardesi Bhoi, Kadi Bhoi, Dembhar Bhoi, Khar Bhoi, and Koli (Bhoi). These communities played a crucial role in the local economy, supplying fish for both local consumption and markets.