Animal
Husbandry Department organizes awareness camps across Ramban for Dairy Farmers
RAMBAN, DECEMBER 13:
Animal Husbandry Department organized a series of one-day
demonstration-cum-awareness camps under the Agricultural Technology Mission
Agency (ATMA) for dairy cattle farmers. These programs were conducted across
various locations, including Banihal, Maho Mangit, Chanderkote, Gool, and
Gandhri, under the supervision of Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO),
Dr. Suhail Kawoosa.
The camps aimed to
educate farmers about flagship government schemes such as the Holistic
Agriculture Development Programme, Integrated Dairy Development Scheme,
Integrated Poultry Development Scheme, and the National Livestock Mission.
Addressing the participants, the CAHO highlighted the critical role of the
livestock sector in providing nutritious food and generating employment
opportunities, particularly for landless, small, and marginal farmers, as well
as women in rural areas.
Experts conducted
training sessions on value addition of fodder, milk, and poultry meat. Farmers
were also educated on scientific methods of dairy cattle rearing to enhance
milk production and safeguard livestock through effective vaccination programs.
Additionally, the
department distributed de-worming medicines and mineral mixtures to the
participating farmers to promote livestock health and productivity.
Prominent attendees at
the events included Technical Officer Dr. Naseer Ahmed Mir, Mobile Veterinary
Officer Dr. Rayees Ahmed Bafanda, Clinical Pathologist Dr. Mohsin Ahmad Parray,
staff from the Animal Husbandry Department, PRI representatives, and local
citizens.