A two-day district level livestock Mela was organised by the Animal Husbandry Department, Nuapada district unit at lanjimar village on Tuesday and Wednesday.
National livestock Mission State Coordinator Dr lakshmana Behera inaugurated the fair. A farmer-scientists interaction was held on the occasion. The farmers discussed about their problems relating to animal diseases and sought scientific solutions for those. The experts said prevention is the best answer for addressing animal diseases. The farmers also demanded establishment of chilling plants for marketing of milk.
Besides, an exhibition on animal resources was held on the second day. Farmers from different villages brought their cows, buffaloes, sheeps and goats for the show. Prizes were distributed to the owners of healthy animals.
Zilla Parishad chairman Pushpanjali Pande, vice-chairman Bhanu Pratap Majhi, CDVO Dr Kailashnath Patra and ADVOs Dr lingaraj Parija and Dr Jagannath Nanda were present.