Donkey milk even exist). In addition, the flavour and appearance of donkey milk have been found to be attractive to children. Equid (donkey and horse) milk can be considered a suitable substrate for probiotic beverage production. The use of fermented equid milk is an ancient tradition in central Asia, like koumiss or airag, a fermented mares milk very popular in Asia and Russia; but there are also traditional variants made from donkey milk. In Mongolia, where koumiss is the national drink, people have a saying that ‘kumys cures 40 diseases’. It is said that Cleopatra, Queen of Ancient Egypt, took baths in
Animal husbandry in Himachal Pradesh of mobile dispensaries are also in operation. Recently, Angora rabbits imported from West Germany were introduced in the state. Now 7 units for their propagation have been set up in Kangra. Milk production has also increased. "Milk chilling plants" with a capacity of about 55,000 liters have been set up at about 24 places and departmental milk supply schemes are operational in 6 towns. Animal husbandry in Himachal Pradesh Animal husbandry in Himachal Pradesh plays a very major role in the development of agricultural sector of Himachal. Indigenous breeds of cows, buffalo and sheep are of very poor quality. Numerous