Animal Husbandry Department Jammu celebrates World Veterinary Day-2023

JAMMU : A day-long Seminar was today organised by Animal Husbandry Department Jammu here in the Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo to mark World Veterinary Day, 2023.

Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr. Shubhra Sharma was the Chief Guest. Senior functionaries of the department, district and sectoral officers and Paravets also participated in the event.

The experts from SKUAST-Jammu and officers from the Animal Husbandry Department Jammu delivered lectures highlighting the significant contributions made by veterinarians towards animal health and well being, public health and environment protection with emphasis over One Health concept.

The World Veterinary Day is celebrated globally every year on the last Saturday of April to raise awareness about the importance of veterinarians and their contribution towards animal welfare and public health.

The theme for this year’s World Veterinary Day is “Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession”, to advocate for the fairness and equity of the efforts of veterinarians and other stakeholders.

The Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, in her address, lauded the efforts of the veterinarians and para-veterinarians in improving animal health and welfare, food safety and environment protection. “The veterinary professionals have a fundamental role in society for the well being of the human and animal population”, she added.

On the occasion Certificates of Appreciation were also handed over to officers/officials of the department by the Director Animal Husbandry Jammu for their immense contributions in promotion of the Animal Husbandry sector.

Earlier, the Director Animal Husbandry inaugurated a free Anti-Rabies vaccination camp for pets at Central Veterinary Hospital, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The Pet owners were educated about the importance of proper vaccinations and dewormings of pets for keeping them safe from various life threatening diseases.