SHD Poonch organises District-Level Awareness Camp.

POONCH, NOVEMBER 04(PTK): The Sheep Husbandry Department, Poonch organised a one-day District-Level Awareness Camp here at Dak Bunglow under HADP Scheme P-15 (Development of Rainfed Areas).

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of more than 100 sheep and goat farmers from different areas of the district.

Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Ashraf Malik was the guest of honour. He highlighted the importance of generating awareness among livestock farmers.

During the camp, Veterinary Assistant Surgeons delivered informative lectures on scientific feeding and nutritional management of small ruminants during winter, along with preventive measures and control of various diseases affecting sheep and goats.

District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Bilal Banday apprised the participating farmers about various departmental schemes and initiatives aimed at improving livestock productivity and enhancing the economic well-being of sheep and goat rearers.

The programme concluded with an emphasis on adopting scientific livestock management practices and availing the benefits of various government schemes for sustainable development of the sheep and goat sector in the district.(PTK)