a recent research is yet another proof of the fact that traditional knowledge is of immense help in areas where science has failed to infiltrate. During the study, traditional poultry farming practices of Karnataka and Kerala were assessed. The findings show that the traditional procedures immensely benefit areas bereft of veterinary services. Moreover, traditional knowledge empowers farmers to manage their flock in a cost-effective manner.

In both the states, poultry farmers have been evolving several traditional practices through the trial and error method, keen observation and evaluation of the existing system. One of their key practices is moulding, which aims to improve the quality of the flock and precluding disease outbreaks by preventing egg production for a while. Moulding is often described as a