BUDGAM: In continuation of its outreach and livestock health initiativesthe Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) organized a special Animal Health Camp for footrot-affected sheep in the Ranger area of ChadooraBudgam.
The camp was aimed at providing on-spot diagnosistreatmentand preventive advisory services to sheep farmers affected by this economically significant disease.
A team of scientists and veterinarians from SKUAST-Kashmir treated around 200 sheep suffering from footrota contagious bacterial disease that leads to lameness and productivity loss in small ruminants.
The initiative was jointly organized by KVK Budgamthe Division of Veterinary Microbiologythe Division of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (FVSc & A.H.)Shuhamaand the Department of Sheep Husbandry Kashmir.
During the campAssistant Professor(Division of Veterinary Microbiology)Dr. Mir Nadeem Hassaneducated farmers on the etiologytransmissionand preventive measures of footrotemphasizing farm hygieneregular footbathsand early detection.
HeadDivision of Veterinary MedicineDr. Zubair Akhoondiscussed treatment protocols and the importance of timely veterinary intervention using appropriate antibiotics and antiseptics.
ScientistAnimal ScienceKVK BudgamDr. Kavitahighlighted managemental and nutritional strategies to enhance flock immunity and minimize disease outbreaks.
On the occasionadvisory literatureawareness materialsfree medicines and disinfectants were distributed among the participating farmers to facilitate immediate treatment and containment of the disease.
The camp also featured interactive sessionswhere farmers shared their concerns related to animal healthnutritionand vaccination.
The initiative received enthusiastic participation from the local farming communitywho appreciated SKUAST-Kashmir’s continued efforts to improve livestock health and productivity in the region.
Such extension activities form an integral part of SKUAST-Kashmir’s mission to bridge the gap between research and field applicationensuring that scientific knowledge directly benefits farmers and contributes to the sustainable development of the livestock sector in Jammu and Kashmir.