Milk co-op officials, farmers from Odisha on visit to vet varsity

Ludhiana: An exposure visit of dairy officials from Bolangir-Kalahandi-Nuapada Regional Co-Operative Milk Producer’s Union Ltd based at Bolangir, Odisha, was arranged at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu), Ludhiana, under the guidance of Dr Parkash Singh Brar, director (extension education).
A total of 27 officials, including the board of directors of the milk union and progressive farmers from three districts of Odisha, visited the vet varsity.The exposure visit was organized to sensitize the officials and progressive farmers regarding latest advancements adopted in the dairy sector.
The visit at the university’s dairy farm was facilitated by Dr. R.S. Grewal, director of livestock farms, wherein he apprised the visitors regarding climate smart housing of livestock along with importance of feeding balanced ration for optimal milk production.
The visitors were also shown the functioning of automatic milking parlour at the farm. During their visit to the university’s clinics, they witnessed large animal treatment area and facilities provided to the farmers.The visitors were also made familiar with the facilities provided to the farmers through farmer information centre along with Pashu Palak Tele-Advisory Kendra. tnn