Animal Health, Breeding Camp Boosts Livestock Care in Ganganapalli

Kadapa – Andhra Pradesh: In a move aimed at strengthening livestock health and improving farmers’ incomes, an Animal Breeding, Health and Welfare Camp was organised on Wednesday at Ganganapalli village in Pendlimarri mandal of Kadapa district under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.

• Camp organised under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

The programme was conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department in coordination with the Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency (DLDA). The camp was inaugurated by District Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. NA Srinivasulu, with a large number of livestock farmers from the village and nearby areas taking part.

• Free veterinary examination and treatment

Expert veterinary doctors examined animals for delayed conception, reproductive disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and other common health issues. Free treatment and medicines were provided wherever required, while farmers were advised on preventive measures to avoid recurring health problems.

• Focus on scientific breeding practices

Addressing the gathering, the DLDA Executive Officer emphasised that timely identification of heat symptoms and performing artificial insemination at the right time would significantly improve breeding efficiency and productivity, thereby enhancing farmers’ income.

• Subsidised sex-sorted semen for better calves

Deputy Director Dr. G Srinivasula Reddy urged farmers to make effective use of government schemes for animal breeding. He explained that sex-sorted semen is being supplied at subsidised rates to help farmers obtain high-quality calves. Assistant Director Dr. Sreedhar Linga Reddy reiterated this and encouraged wider adoption of the facility.

• Advice on calf rearing and animal management

Veterinary experts Dr. Suresh and Dr. Rambabu advised farmers to aim for one calf per animal per year and stressed the importance of proper calf rearing, balanced nutrition, hygiene, and continuous veterinary supervision to maintain overall animal health.

Veterinary officers, departmental staff, and a large number of livestock farmers participated in the camp, making the Animal Breeding, Health and Welfare Camp a successful initiative towards strengthening rural livelihoods through improved animal husbandry practices.

(Source: IAIJ/BIN/DPJB)