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The team, led by Extension Officer Dr Suresh Kumar, organised a series of informative seminars to acquaint local livestock farmers and other stakeholders with disease prevention techniques and government schemes offering attractive incentives to farmers for expanding their activities. The Animal Husbandry departments of respective districts also coordinated in hosting the promotional events.
The experts, including Extension Officer, Dr. Suresh Kumar, Dr Sajjad, Dr Sajid, Dr Mazhar, Dr. Deepshikha and Dr Ehtisham, delivered informative lectures on prevention of diseases and safety protocols to keep their livestock healthy. They emphasized the importance of timely vaccinations and maintaining a hygienic environment for animals. The farmers were advised to immediately contact the nearest veterinary centre or hospital on finding signs of disease in their livestock.
The farmers were also informed about the financial and expert support being provided by the department under flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) of expanding economic activities in the livestock sector. The team also distributed leaflets and other publicity material among the farmers present.
