JAMMU, Oct 10: Two-day hands-on training programme on “Veterinary Parasitology for Veterinary Paraprofessionals” was organised by the Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (FVSc&AH), R.S. Pura, SKUAST-Jammu, from 6th to 7th October 2026 under the leadership of Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor and Prof. Amrish Vaid, Director SAMETI.
A total of 20 participants fromAnimal Husbandry and Sheep husbandry departments of Jammu division participated in the said programme. The Programme was inaugurated byProf. M.S..Bhadwal, Associate Dean, FVSC & AH, R.S. Pura.
The training was aimed to enhance the practical knowledge and diagnostic skills of veterinary paraprofessionals in the identification, diagnosis and control of parasitic diseases affecting livestock and poultry.
The programme included hands-on demonstrations and practical sessions on parasite identification, diagnostic techniques and the prevention and control of common parasitic infections.
The training provided an opportunity for participants to strengthen their technical skills and improve the delivery of animal healthcare services at the field level. The initiative highlighted the importance of capacity building and practical training in improving livestock health and productivity.
The Programme was organized and coordinated by Dr.SankuBorkataki, Prof. &Head and co-coordinated by Dr. Rajesh Godara, Assoc. Prof. Div. of Veterinary Parasitologyand sponsored by the State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI). SKUAST-Jammu.
The programme was concluded with a brief valedictory session in presence of Deputy Director SAMETI, Pooja and Dr. Pankaj Goswami, Prof. &Head, Division of Veterinary Pathology as expert. Faculties, non-teaching staff and PGstudents of the division.
Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Kapil Sunilkumar Rathi, Research Scholar of the Division.
The two-day training provided participants with practical exposure to diverse aspects of veterinary parasitology, ranging from helminthic and protozoan disease diagnosis to pathological interpretation, ectoparasite identification and the production of medicinal maggots, thereby strengthening skills relevant to field-level livestock healthcare. The Programme was concluded with distribution of certificates to the participants.