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The present study was carried out to analyse the constraints perceived by the dairy farmers in Murrah tract of Haryana state. In the area of breeding belief that conception rate of artificial insemination in buffaloes is poor (79%), lack of knowledge about right time of insemination (78.67%) and belief that PD is harmful for pregnant animals (75%) were the most serious constraints perceived by dairy farmers. High cost of feed (82%) was the most serious feeding constraint followed by lack of availability of green fodder round the year (78.67%) and lack of knowledge about preparation of low cost balanced concentrate mixture at home (76%). In the area of management lack of knowledge and resources for cheap and scientific housing (72%) and cost of buffalo is very high (69%) were found the most serious constraints. High cost of treatment (79.67%) was considered as the most serious health constraint followed by lack of knowledge about common diseases and their preventive measures (72%).
Key words: Constraint, feeding, breeding, management, health