The World Veterinary Day is celebrated on the last Saturday of April every year globally.
Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir celebrated the day themed ‘Value of Vaccination’ by formally launching the first round of FMD-CP vaccination of 2019 from Block Office Batapora (Hazratbal). The drive was launched by Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir Ms. Purnima Mittal (KAS). The worthy Director accompanied by senior officers of the department, speaking on the occasion emphasized on the significance of timely Vaccination and follow ups while interacting with the farmers. Medicines and feed supplements were also distributed among the farmers at the event.
Meanwhile, a Mass Vaccination Drive was being undertaken in all districts of the valley. Later in the day vaccination drive for small animals and birds was also conducted at Central Veterinary Hospital Srinagar (Gaw Kadal). Many animal owners thronged the spot for participation in the vaccination drive. While vaccinating the animals, Veterinary Doctors also made aware the owners about improving the health of their animals by being cautious about timely vaccination.
An interactive program with newly recruited Veterinary Assistant Surgeons was also scheduled at main hall of the Directorate, Gaw Kadal at 2.30 PM. The session was chaired by worthy Director, Ms. Purnima Mittal who formally welcomed the newly recruited Veterinary Doctors and implored them to use their knowledge and skill for upliftment of the farming community and rural economy of the state. During the interaction, Worthy Director reminded the doctors that vaccines are one of the most valuable tools in any veterinarian’s arsenal and these vaccines protect the health of animals and the livelihood of farmers. The other speakers on the occasion included Dr Masood Hussain Mir, Technical Officer General and Dr Gowhar Nabi Gora, Technical Officer with Joint Director IAH&BP.
By the end of the session, a detailed presentation about the department and its objectives was delivered by Dr. Anjum Andrabi (Artificial Insemination Officer, Srinagar and In-charge IEC).
The day’s proceedings ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.