In the group of bovine animals, number of cattle decreased by 0.6%, and became 17 million 851 thousand heads; number of buffalo declined by 3.6%, and became 185 thousand 574 heads, according to the statement.

Number of sheep and goats increased by 6.3% compared to the previous year, and became 57 million 519 thousand heads

 In the group of sheep and goats, number of sheep increased by 7.2%, and became 45 million 178 thousand heads; number of goats increased by 3%, and became 12 million 342 thousand heads.

While wool, hair and mohair production increased, honey and silkworm cocoon production decreased

Compared to the previous year, wool production amount increased by 7.7% and became 85 thousand 916 tons, hair production amount increased by 4.7% and became 6 thousand 700 tons, and mohair production amount increased by 1.1% and became 468 tons.

 Honey production decreased by 7.4% in 2021 when compared to the previous year, and became 96 thousand 344 tons.

Number of villages in action of sericulture increased by 0.5% in 2021 when compared to the previous year, and became 665 units. Number of households involved in sericulture increased by 2.8%, and became 2 thousand 21 units. Number of egg boxes opened increased by 4.4%, and became 6 thousand 29 units, while silkworm cocoon reduced by 15.1%, and became 76 tons. (ILKHA)