Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Oct 9: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Husbandry (FV.Sc & A.H), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST – J) organized interface meet with the veterinary officers of Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments J&K Government, scientists Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), scientists at R.S.Pura Jammu.
Prof. Pardeep K. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu was the Chief Guest at the interface meet. He advocated that researchers should work with dedication to find the solutions to the problems of farmers by carrying out applied as well as strategic research in the livestock sector. Vice Chancellor appreciated that interface meet is one of the golden opportunities for the field veterinarians to get information about the latest techniques developed by academic and research institutions. Prof. Sharma further stated that SAUs and line departments should work in collaboration with each other for the development of farmers. Deans, Directors and veterinary faculty of the university were present on this occasion. Besides 183 delegates, Dr. S. R. Sharma, Director Sheep Husbandry Jammu, Dr. Shafat Kakroo, Deputy Director (Central), Animal Husbandry, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Joint Director Extension, Sheep Husbandry, Jammu also participated in the interface.
Dr. K.S. Risam ,Director Extension, SKUAST- Jammu stressed that parasitic infestation is causing a huge loss in terms of reduction of performance and production of livestock which can be mitigated by continuous de-worming. Dr. M.M.S. Zama, Dean, (FV.Sc & A.H), SKUAST Jammu gave a resume of the various activities undertaken by the faculty. Dr. Rajesh Katoch, Professor & Head, Veterinary Parasitology gave an over view of the livestock health and production technologies developed by the university. Formal welcome address was presented by Dr H. R. Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, SKUAST, Jammu and vote of thanks by Dr.B.P. Singh, Principal Scientist, IVRI, Izatnagar.
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