ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly has developed an innovative, lightweight, low-cost and eco-friendly biocomposite roofing technology using cow dung and unused sheep wool for mitigating heat stress in livestock sheds.
The technology has been developed by Dr Ayon Tarafdar, Scientist (AS&PE), ICAR-IVRI, along with his and team with the objective of converting locally available livestock-based waste resources into a sustainable and farmer-friendly climate-resilient solution.
The biocomposite material has been found suitable with respect to load bearing capabilities and exhibits a very low thermal conductivity. The biocomposite roofing material is designed to reduce radiant heat load, improve shed microclimate and enhance thermal comfort of animals during extreme summer conditions, thereby contributing to better animal welfare, productivity and overall farm efficiency.
Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, Director, ICAR-IVRI and Deputy Director General, Animal Sciences, appreciated the technology and highlighted its scientific relevance, practical utility and wider importance for livestock farmers, gaushalas, dairy entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. He emphasized that such waste-to-wealth and circular bio-economy approaches not only support sustainable livestock production but also provide an effective pathway for utilizing cow dung and waste wool in value-added applications.
This innovation reflects ICAR-IVRI’s continued commitment to developing climate-smart, eco-friendly and translational technologies for the benefit of farmers and the livestock sector.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly)
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