The 21st Livestock Census, a nationwide initiative to assess the country`s livestock wealth, is set to commence in Mumbai from September to December this year. The BMC and the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra, will collaborate on this door-to-door operation.

The census aims to gather data on domestic animals and birds from every household, providing a comprehensive overview of the livestock population. Enumerators will visit all villages and urban wards to count various species, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, poultry, dogs, and more. Information on breed, age, and sex will also be collected.