Vet Varsity Conducts Hands-On Training on Dairy Nutrition Technologies
The Department of Animal Nutrition, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized a five-day Hands-on Training Programme on “Nutritional Technologies for Dairy Farmers” under the aegis of the Directorate of Extension Education. The program aimed to equip dairy farmers with practical skills and scientific knowledge to enhance productivity through improved nutritional practices.
City Air News
Jul 28, 2025 07:43
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Ludhiana, July 28,2025: The Department of Animal Nutrition, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized a five-day Hands-on Training Programme on “Nutritional Technologies for Dairy Farmers” under the aegis of the Directorate of Extension Education. The program aimed to equip dairy farmers with practical skills and scientific knowledge to enhance productivity through improved nutritional practices.
Dr. J.S. Hundal, Head Department of Animal Nutrition, highlighted that the training focused on translating advanced nutritional technologies into field applications. Key topics included natural fermentation of straws, preparation of urea molasses mineral blocks (UMMB), feed testing, mineral mixture formulation, bypass fat preparation, and the formulation of balanced rations for calves, lactating goats, and dairy animals. The program also covered silage making, safe feed storage, and strategies for aflatoxin control.
Addressing the participants, Dr. R.S. Grewal, Director of Extension Education, emphasized the importance of adopting scientific feeding practices. He urged farmers to view dairy farming not merely as a livelihood but as a scalable agribusiness model capable of ensuring sustainable income and generating rural employment. He also commended the department for organizing farmer-centric training programs that address practical, field-level challenges.
Course Coordinators Dr. Amit Sharma and Dr. S. Uniyal expressed satisfaction with the enthusiastic participation and proactive engagement of the farmers. They noted the growing interest among dairy farmers in adopting modern nutritional interventions to improve herd health and milk productivity. The program concluded with a lively interactive session and the distribution of certificates.
