Veterinary scientists called for renewed cooperation of farmers for bringing a boost in animal husbandry sector in the region during a livestock healthcare camp organised by the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, (CSWCRTI, ICAR), at Devthala, langha in Vikasnagar Block on Thursday. The camp was held under the technology development; extension and training (TDET) scheme sponsored by the Union ministry of rural development.
Sharing achievements of the project, Dr Bl Dhyani, principal investigator (PI) of the project, laid emphasis on taking steps for ensuring renewed cooperation of the peasants to boost the animal husbandry sector. Principal scientist (Animal Nutrition) Dr RC Jakhmola threw light on importance of improving nutrition and gave tips on feeding techniques to improve animal productivity.
He also apprised the farmers of several advantages of feed additives, including calcium, mineral mixtures, and salt given to livestock which play an important role in maintaining animal health.
Dr M Muruganandam, senior scientists (Fisheries), interacted with the participants on the promotion of integrated fish and poultry farming. He persuaded them to dissuade constraining misconceptions on improved or recommended practices to improve sanitation, milk yields and meat production.
Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry Department Dr Anuj K Dimri diagnosed the sick animals and prescribed medicines and medications. He briefed the participants on common
diseases, the healthcare and management needs required periodically in order to maintain animals’ good health and benefit more from the animal husbandry.
In the camp, veterinary medicines, feed supplements like mineral-vitamin mix, calcium powder, liver tonic, de-worming tablets, sanitary solution, and medicines for sick animals were distributed free-of-cost.