A large number of farmers participated in a training programme on ‘dairy farming and goat rearing’ held in Danishpet village in Kadayampatti block recently.
The programme was organised jointly by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA).
Bysu, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, explained the food and mouth disease which attacked cattle in the state in the recent past and the various control measures.
A. Nazar, Assistant Director of Agriculture, in his presidential address explained the objective of the training programme and called upon the farmers to take full advantage of the same.
P. Ravi, Assistant Professor-animal husbandry, explained livestock production and goat rearing management techniques to ensure additional income in farm activities.
Naveen Kumaravel, veterinary assistant surgeon, spoke on animal nutrition management.
K. Rajendran, block technology manager, explained the ATMA scheme implementation.


Source : The Hindu