RRTC & KVK of Vet Varsity will work towards economic upliftment of farmers

Booh (Tarn Taran) 30-AUG, 2011



Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana organized an Animal Welfare Camp at village Booh (Tarntaran) on 30.8.2011 to treat the animals and also to guide the livestock farmers regarding scientific rearing of animals. Dr. V.K. Taneja, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU inaugurated the camp. On this occasion, Dr. Taneja said, "Veterinary University is going to establish a Regional Research & Training Centre, Booh, as well as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for the district. The center will be a milestone for the improvement of Nili Ravi a buffalo breed by maintaining superior germ plasm. One hundred and twenty five families will be selected from five villages. These families will be first selected and their bench mark survey will be done and on the basis of the survey, the future programme will be formulated. It will also work to improve health as well as nutritional status of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goat etc. Farmers will be awared about silage and Hay making of green fodder, balanced concentrate mixture formulation, cultivation of river fish and better reproductive practices. The production level of animals in adopted village will be increased by 50-100% within next five years. The University will remain in touch with the farmers for latest technological intervention. This mutual association will improve livelihood and economical status of the farmer by enhancing their livestock and agricultural produce. The University will get the feed back for future strategic research and extension. Dr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu, Director of Extension Education said that this centre will prove to be an asset for the area. It should be the mouthorgan of GADVASU in Majha region. This centre will work towards the economic upliftment of the farmers of the area through diversification. The diversification is the need of the hour and dairy farming is proved to be the best alternate to diversify from agriculture. In addition to organize vocational trainings, frontline demonstrations, on farm testing and developing region-specific sustainable land use system, the centre will also demonstrate the University's technologies at farmers level. The youth of the area will be trained through learning by doing process. Dr. Sandhu told that the University will always be ready to help the needy livestock farmers and a direct rapport will be made with the farmers. During the camp experts delivered lecture on different aspects of cattle rearing like feeding, breeding, housing & management of animal etc. About 200 cases of buffaloes, cows, bullocks and dogs were presented. Majority of cases were of mastitis, anoestrus, repeat breeding, meteritis, pregnancy diagnosis, tick infestation etc. In this occasion, an exhibition depicted different technologies of University like urea treatment of wheat straw, uromin lick preparation etc. was also presented. Dairy Development Department also put the stall to explain the facilities in dairy sector. Dr. Kashmir Sigh Deputy Director said that the department is providing general training, artificial insemination training and subsidies on milking machine, bulk milk chiller and contribution in insurance premium. He also explained the different schemes of NABARD. The experts of PAU displayed the new and fine varieties of seeds. Importance and usage of green leaf chart was explained. Literature of agri university was also showcased. Water and soil samples were collected for testing. The village Panchayat welcomed the chief guest and premised the needed support for the GADVASU and scientists. About 500 farmers of the area participated in the event. Villagers demanded that such camps should be held regularly for welfare of animals as it will also boost for adopting dairying as viable alternative to customized agriculture. The University's officials ensured the villagers to provide expert facility in the area regularly.


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