Chandigarh, Feb. 9 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the state government aims to make animal husbandry modern, profitable and risk-free by strengthening animal health services, promoting advanced breed improvement and ensuring efficient milk collection and marketing systems.

Addressing a state-level livestock exhibition in Kurukshetra, Saini said veterinary and extension services are being taken to every village, while training and credit facilities are being expanded to increase farmers' incomes and provide them direct access to markets.

Highlighting steps taken for conservation of the Murrah buffalo breed, the chief minister said owners of high milk-yielding Murrah buffaloes are being given cash incentives of...