The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a Virtual Awareness Program for livestock farmers across Western and Southern States/UTs through the Common Service Centres (CSC) on 11th July, 2025.
The program urged the farmers to actively engage in the sessionas it would help them to translate knowledge “from lab to land” for practical application in livestock farming.He also interacted with farmers from various States, inquiring about their livestock, access to veterinary services, and their awareness of departmental schemes.
The program was aimed to aware farmers on critical aspects of animal husbandry including breed improvement, vaccination, zoonotic disease control, and sanitation practices. The program featured expert sessions and educational videos on SSS, and vaccination.
The initiative is part of the Department’s efforts to improve awareness on livestock and dairy sector by leveraging digital platforms and engaging directly with the livestock and dairy farmers.