30 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons from Animal, Sheep Husbandry Deptts Participate
Srinagar : The Directorate of Extension and the Directorate of SAMETI at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) on Tuesday launched a three-day training program titled “Field-Oriented Disease Diagnostic Techniques” in Srinagar.
The initiative involves 30 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons from the Departments of Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance their practical skills in diagnosing, surveilling, and managing animal diseases. The inaugural session featured Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, the Vice-Chancellor of SKUAST-Kashmir, who underscored the necessity of improving field-level diagnostic services through ongoing professional development and modern diagnostic technologies. He pointed out that timely and precise disease diagnosis is vital for preventing outbreaks, minimizing economic losses for livestock farmers, and enhancing overall animal health and productivity. Additionally, he called for increased collaboration between the university and relevant departments to effectively apply scientific advancements in practical settings for the benefit of livestock and sheep farmers. Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, the Director of Extension, emphasized the significance of capacity-building programs in connecting scientific research with practical veterinary applications. She reaffirmed the commitment of the Directorate of Extension and SAMETI to provide skill-oriented training that addresses the evolving challenges in animal health and disease management. The training program will cover essential skills such as clinical examination, sample collection and handling, laboratory diagnostic techniques, disease surveillance, and the interpretation of diagnostic results, coordinated by Dr. Riyaz Ahmad, a scientist at SKUAST-Kashmir.
