Chandigarh: In a significant initiative to strengthen Punjab’s dairy economy and promote scientific livestock management, the Department of Animal Husbandry organised a state-level technical seminar for Veterinary Officers on the theme “Modern Livestock Management: Nutrition, Disease Prevention, Reproduction and Farm Hygiene” here at Kisan Bhawan under the aegis of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian.
Addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister called upon Veterinary Officers to adopt a proactive and preventive approach to animal healthcare by moving beyond conventional curative practices. He said that Veterinary Officers serve as a vital link between scientific advancements and rural prosperity and have a crucial responsibility in translating modern veterinary knowledge into tangible benefits for dairy farmers.
Reiterating the state government’s commitment to strengthening veterinary services, the Animal Husbandry Minister stressed the need for efficient field-level service delivery, stringent seromonitoring protocols under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) and effective translation of laboratory research into practical interventions at the farm level.
Dwelling on reproductive efficiency and herd productivity, Dr. Karanbir Singh Bhinder highlighted the direct link between reproductive performance and the economic viability of dairy farms. He advocated timely postpartum examinations and early diagnostic interventions to manage uterine disorders, improve conception rates and reduce the calving-to-conception interval. He pointed out that efficient reproductive management is fundamental to achieving the productivity target of one calf per cow per year.
