Gurmeet Singh Khudian urges veterinary officers to strengthen Punjab’s dairy sector through preventive healthcare, balanced nutrition and 100% vaccination.
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has urged Veterinary Officers to adopt modern scientific practices and preventive healthcare measures to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and improve the income of farmers.
Addressing a state-level technical seminar at Kisan Bhawan on Friday, Khudian highlighted the important role of veterinary professionals in connecting scientific advancements with rural development. The seminar focused on ‘Modern Livestock Management: Nutrition, Disease Prevention, Reproduction and Farm Hygiene’.
The minister emphasised that Punjab dairy sector development depends on better animal healthcare, balanced nutrition, improved breeding techniques and effective disease prevention. He said veterinary officers must ensure that livestock receive timely medical attention and proper nutritional support to improve milk production and animal health.
Khudian Calls for 100% Vaccination Coverage
Khudian stressed the importance of comprehensive vaccination programmes and preventive healthcare to protect livestock from infectious diseases. He urged veterinary officers to work towards achieving 100% vaccination coverage across dairy clusters.
He also called for stronger veterinary services at the field level, improved disease surveillance and strict compliance with seromonitoring protocols under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP).
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Highlighting the importance of scientific livestock management, the minister said farmers should be encouraged to follow balanced feeding practices, maintain proper farm records and improve hygiene standards. These measures, he said, would support Punjab dairy sector development while helping dairy farmers achieve better financial returns.
Veterinary Experts Share Technical Insights
During the seminar, veterinary specialists Dr Jiwan Gupta, Dr Ravinder Grewal, Dr Karanbir Singh Bhinder and Dr Harshit Sethi shared their expertise on several aspects of modern animal husbandry.
Their discussions covered preventive healthcare, precision nutrition, reproductive efficiency, vaccination standards and farm-level biosecurity. The sessions highlighted how scientific interventions can help improve livestock productivity and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.
The department also resolved to strengthen scientific livestock management practices throughout Punjab, with special attention to animal nutrition, disease prevention and farm hygiene.
Appointment Letters Given to Three Recruits
On the occasion, Gurmeet Singh Khudian handed over appointment letters to three newly recruited employees of the Animal Husbandry Department, including two Clerks and one Class-IV employee.
Congratulating the selected candidates, the minister said the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government was committed to providing government employment strictly on merit, without recommendations or favouritism.
He encouraged the newly appointed employees to carry out their responsibilities with honesty, dedication and commitment to public service.
The minister reiterated that improving veterinary services, adopting modern animal management techniques and expanding preventive healthcare would remain important priorities for Punjab dairy sector development and the welfare of livestock farmers.
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