Jammu MC Commissioner inspects cattle pound

Jammu Municipal Corporation Commissioner Devansh Yadav conducted a surprise inspection of the cattle pound in Nagrota to oversee the working of the outsourced agency— J&K Gau Raksha Sewa Smiti, which is managing the unit.

He inspected all animal sheds to verify their segregation and physical health. The treatment record of the animals, the fodder and manpower on the spot was verified. It was observed that segregation of the animals had not been done properly by the agency. Besides, a balanced nutritional diet was not being provided to the cattle. It was informed by the concerned veterinary assistant surgeon that the working of the cattle shed is under CCTV surveillance and accessible online.

Yadav took round of the premises and issued slew of directions to the outsourced agency as well as to the in-charge of the cattle pound, which included immediate segregation of the animals in separate sheds and providing nutritious diet to the cattle.

The outsourced agency was directed to properly maintain the death record of the animals and also keep sufficient stock of emergency medicines. JMC officials were directed to maintain the treatment record of each animal separately by pasting the photograph along with tag number of the animal on the register. Concerned officials were directed to coordinate with Regional & Urban Development Agency (RUDA) for making compost out of cow dung at the site.