Title: Enhancing Horse Breeding in Punjab: GADVASU Hosts Knowledge Sharing Meeting for Breeders
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The Directorate of Extension Education of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) organised a meeting of horse breeders of Punjab for dissemination of knowledge on health care and nutritional management of horses. Dr Parminder Singh, Additional Director of Extension, welcomed the participants and said that Punjab has vast resources for boosting the breeding of animals in terms of health infrastructure, research facilities as well as information network involving the departments and the institutes. He also motivated the breeders towards collective efforts for breeding as well as marketing of horses. He said that the university will support the efforts of the breeders in this direction through research and extension.
Dr Arun Anand, HoD, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, shared insights into the causes of colic in horses. Emphasising on preventive measures as the key to horse health, he said that rapid response mechanisms are important for the treatment of colic. A breeder must respond quickly when the signs of colic appear to save the animal from further pain and suffering. Dr Anand also enumerated the services provided by the university for the treatment of horses. Dr Amit Sharma discussed nutritional management of young horses for their growth and health. His talk was focused primarily on feed formulations for foals and young horses and the importance of balanced nutrition for healthy horses. Around 60 horse breeders from all over the state joined the meeting along with veterinarians and scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
The participants also interacted with the experts on different aspects of nutrition and health of horses.
The Directorate of Extension Education at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) held a meeting for horse breeders in Punjab to enhance their knowledge on horse health care and nutritional management. Dr. Parminder Singh, the Additional Director of Extension, highlighted Punjab’s potential for animal breeding, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among breeders for effective breeding and marketing. He assured that the university would support these initiatives through research and extension services.
Dr. Arun Anand, Head of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, addressed the critical issue of colic in horses, stressing the importance of rapid response to symptoms to prevent further suffering. He outlined the university’s services for horse treatment, while Dr. Amit Sharma focused on the nutritional needs of young horses, discussing feed formulations and the significance of balanced nutrition for their growth and health.
The meeting attracted around 60 horse breeders, veterinarians, and scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras, fostering an interactive environment where participants engaged with experts on various aspects of horse nutrition and health care.
