Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana conducted a two week training course. 
29 farmers including two women from Punjab participated in the training. Dr Parminder Singh, Professor Veterinary Extension; the course coordinator told that Poultry farming is the most lucrative entrepreneurship in diversification of agriculture. During the training farmers were taught about different aspects about rearing poultry. Depending upon land holding, the capital and marketing intelligence, one can venture into either layer farming meant for table egg production or for broiler production meant for meat production. Dr Kushpreet Singh, Asstt. Prof. revealed that during 
the course the farmers were taught about specific breeds and strains of the poultry stock, construction of modern sheds, hatchery management, prevention from heat and cold during environment stress, economical and balanced ration for different stages of the birds, making different products from egg and meat, their branding, vaccination in birds, biosecurity, post mortem examination, preparation of project reports for borrowing loans etc. The trainees were also taken to nearby commercial poultry farmers for interaction and encouragement.
Dr SK Kansal, Prof. cum Head Department of Extension Education informed that university conducts poultry training twice a year in the month of February and November as there is huge rush of trainees. He advised the farmers to adopt biosecurity measures and produce antibiotic free eggs and meat. Dr HK Verma, Director of Extension Education presided the valedictory function and while awarding the certificates he asked the farmers to remain in touch with university experts and inculcate the habit of reading. GADVASU publishes monthly magazine Vigyanik Pashu Palan and university also have special books on Poultry farming he added.
