Vet varsity committed to promoting goat farming as tool for job creation: V-C

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, successfully concluded a weeklong goat-farming training programme on its campus. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation by 32 farmers, including 28 men and four women, hailing from various districts across the state and other states such as Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh (HP).

Dr JPS Gill, Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of the university, said the university makes every effort to improve livestock farming, goat farming in particular, and the livestock industry in the state as a whole. He urged farmers to get in touch with the university for livestock-related information.

Dr Gill stressed that the university was committed to promoting goat farming as a tool for employment generation.

Dr RS Grewal, Director of Extension Education, reaffirmed the university’s mission to enhance rural livelihoods through livestock-based vocations. He emphasised how goat farming serves as a powerful catalyst for both economic uplift and sustainable development.

Dr Jaswinder Singh, Course Director and HoD, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, described the programme’s well-rounded approach. He explained that the curriculum seamlessly integrated classroom theory with hands-on training, covering key areas such as housing, nutrition, reproduction, animal health, disease control, biosecurity, zoonotic risks and market strategies.

A progressive goat farmer, Aswar Ali, shared his experiences and hands-on insights into modern goat-rearing practices, which greatly enriched trainees’ understanding and boosted their confidence.