Jammu March 22 :- Today, Indian Army, organised a Veterinary Aid and Rural Development camp at village Thial, Block-Majalta in District Udhampur(J&K). The camp was orgainsed by Advance Field Veterinary Hospital of Udhampur Sub Area with active co-operation of Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Udhampur. The camp included free veterinary treatment to the animals, mass deworming, examination of animals for systemic diseases, conduct of minor surgeries, and gynecological examination for pregnancy diagnosis, anti-rabies vaccination of dogs and distribution of feed supplement/mineral mixture. Local farmers were advised and educated on scientific aspects of animal management practices to improve the productivity of their livestock. People were also provided with a single window opportunity where they could interact with representatives of District Rural Development Agencies viz departments of agriculture, horticulture, sheep husbandry and rural development banks and gained information about various schemes run by these agencies.
Besides animal owners from village Thial, a lot of farmers and Bakarwals from surrounding villages also visited the camp and got benefitted. A large number of cases suffering from minor ailments like anorexia, fever, parasitic infestation, minor injuries, infertility, repeat breeders and other chronic systemic disease conditions were attended and provided advanced veterinary care. Approx 2500 Animals including cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, dogs, ponies, mules and poultry were treated at the camp site and given medicines including Nutrition supplements. The camp achieved the aim of rendering treatment to sick animals at door steps and professional advice on various aspects of animal health management to needy farmers. Villagers were greatly benefitted by this camp and appreciated the efforts made by Indian Army.
