JAMMU, Aug 25: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jammu, in association with the Division of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-Jammu, organised a training programme on “Precision Livestock Nutrition and Management” with the objective of strengthening scientific knowledge and practical skills in precision feeding, efficient utilisation of feed resources and improved livestock management.
The strategic training was designed specially for field officers and veterinary professionals of the Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry Department Jammu. The programme was organised under the dynamic Leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof. Amrish Vaid.
Dr. Puneet Choudhary ,Chief Scientist and Head KVK, Jammu welcomed the participants and highlighted the role of KVK in transferring scientific livestock technologies from research institutions to the field. He emphasised that scientific feeding and management practices can significantly improve the economic returns from livestock farming.
Prof. M. S. Badwal, Associate Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, highlighted the importance of capacity-building programmes for transferring recent advances in livestock production and nutrition to field functionaries and farmers. He stressed the need for closer interaction among scientists, extension personnel and livestock owners for effective dissemination and adoption of improved technologies.
Dr. R.K. Sharma, Prof.and Head, Division of Animal Nutrition, outlined the objectives and technical importance of the programme. He emphasised that feeding animals according to their nutrient requirements, physiological status and production potential is essential for achieving optimum productivity while avoiding unnecessary feed expenditure and nutrient wastage.
He highlighted that precision nutrition can play an important role in reducing feed costs, improving nutrient utilisation and minimising environmental losses.
The technical sessions were conducted by experts Dr. Pratiksha Raghuwanshi, Dr. Ankur Rastogi Dr. Nazam khan, Dr. Vikas Mahajan and Dr. Imran Ganai, who delivered lectures and interacted with the participants on various aspects of precision livestock nutrition and management.
The sessions covered balanced ration formulation, nutrient requirements of different categories of livestock, efficient utilisation of locally available feed resources, strategic supplementation, mineral nutrition, fodder conservation and feeding strategies for improving productive and reproductive performance.
Special emphasis was laid on ration balancing, precision feeding, feed and fodder planning, mineral supplementation, utilisation of unconventional and locally available feed resources, and nutritional interventions for improving livestock health and production.
The organisers emphasised that the combined efforts of SKUAST-Jammu scientists, KVKs, field veterinarians, para-veterinary staff and livestock farmers are essential for successful adoption of precision livestock technologies and sustainable development of the livestock sector.
The progamme concluded with formal vote of thanks by Dr. Imran Ganai, Assistant Professor Division of Animal Nutrition, SKUAST- Jammu.