Pashu Palan Mela to lay thrust on doubling farmer’s income

Manav Mander

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, March 22

Pashu Palan Mela which will commence at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University on Friday will bring people from various walks of life at a single platform.

Vice-Chancellor GADVASU Dr AS Nanda said 24th Pashu Palan Mela will be held under the theme “Vigyanak Nukte Nasal Sudhar, Dugni Aamdan Laye Bahar” (Scientific interventions and breed improvement to double farmers’ income and bring prosperity).

Dr Nanda said cattle, buffalos, goats, rabbits, pigs and different species including ornamental fish, etc. will be the main attraction. He said students studying animal husbandry and rural culture will receive valuable information on latest interventions in the field of animal husbandry, dairying, fisheries, etc.

Dr Harish Kumar Verma, Director of Extension Education said experts will provide technical knowhow to farmers related to upkeep and vaccination of pets like dogs, cats, etc. He said farmers could come with blood, urine and milk samples of their animals for testing which will be done free of cost.

College of fisheries will display latest technologies for fish farming in fresh water, saline water, ornamental fish culture, aquarium fabrication, fish processing and value addition. Ornamental fish, and fish products will be available for sale.

 A milk testing kit has developed by College of Dairy Science and Technology will also be showcases at mela. Dr Verma added that the exhibition depicting latest interventions in the field of animal husbandry will be helpful.