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ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਵੈਟਨਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਐਨੀਮਲ ਸਾਇੰਸਜ਼ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University

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Dairy farming training starts at GADVASU

January 24 Expiring at: May 10

Two weeks Dairy farming training for the farmers of Punjab and neighboring staes has started in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana.  Dr. M P Gupta, course coordinator of the training welcomed all the farmers and discussed in detail the importance of dairy farming. He informed that 55 farmers from Punjab and neighboring states have enrolled themselves for the current training. Farmers are showing great interest in learning new technicalities of dairy farming. Next such dairy training will be held in the month of May, 2014

Dr R.S Sahota, Director of Extension Education, GADVASU while inaugurate the training said that after getting such training from the university, the unemployed youth can start their own enterprise. It will provide employment on one hand and bring diversification on other hand in agriculture. He interacted with the farmers and dealt with their queries. He also explained in detail about the current and future scenario of dairy industry. He stressed upon the value addition of dairy products, record keeping of dairy farming and especially on the issue of raising of calves born on farmer’s own dairy farm for the breed improvement. He also informed that experts from College of Veterinary Science will deliver their lectures on various aspects of dairy farming. The farmers will be advised to have proper planning in connection to land, funds and availability of loans etc. Further they will be advised to keep high yielding dairy animals in their herds. They will be instructed to construct cheap but comfortable sheds for their animals which will help them in better hygienic conditions and excellent management. Major part of the expenditure in dairy farming is on fed and fodder.

Dr. J S Bhatti, Head, Department of Animal Husbandry Extension Education  told that the trainees will be guided right usage of the green fodder available to their animals throughout the year. They will also be encouraged to make the concentrate feed at the farm. This will ensure quality feed and will be economical too. The farmers will be trained to differentiate between healthy and sick animals. Role of regular vaccination, deworming and hygiene in prevention of diseases will be emphasized. The first aid methods for various ailments will be taught and practical demonstrations will be held. Tips for timely detection of heat, timely Artificial Insemination and care of pregnant and new born animals will be emphasized. The experts from Bank and Insurance Company will also deliver their lectures regarding facilities provided by them. He said that although livestock population has declined over the years, but still there is increase in milk production, which is indicative of high and better producing animals being reared in the state


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