In a significant move towards bolstering animal health and welfare, the Director Animal Husbandry, Purnima Mittal today kick-started the 4th round of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign from Bijbehara.
Additionally, marking a milestone in veterinary infrastructure development, the Director laid the foundation stone for the Sub District Veterinary Hospital in Bijbehara.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director said that the initiative underscores the commitment of the Department of Animal Husbandry towards ensuring the health and well-being of livestock, an integral aspect of agricultural sustainability and rural livelihoods.
By initiating the fourth round of FMD vaccination, the department aims to mitigate the spread of this highly contagious disease among the livestock population, thereby safeguarding the interests of farmers and enhancing the productivity of the livestock sector.