Meat demand - Snailed it: A comprehensive review on snail rearing, to meet the meat demand in future India

Abstract

Snail rearing has flair to encounter the meat requirement of inflating human population, owing to its high nutritive value. This review canvasses about the potential of snail farming, its benefits & challenges, nutritional aspects, management and importance in reinforcing the economy and livelihood, especially of low income farmers. Keeping in view the time ahead demands of animal meant in Indian market, future possibilities and recommendations are also discussed in this review.