Training Event Details
At least 17 dairy farmers and feed manufacturers from Punjab and adjoining states participated in a five-day training program focused on nutritional technologies. The event was held at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana.
Program Conducted
The Department of Animal Nutrition organized the training program. According to JS Hundal, the department head, the program aimed to enhance livestock productivity and profitability by encouraging the adoption of scientific feeding practices and modern nutritional technologies.
Program Curriculum
The course covered a range of topics including balanced ration formulation, efficient use of local feed resources, mineral nutrition, feed analysis, urea-molasses-mineral blocks (UMMB), bypass fat technology, silage and hay making, feed testing, aflatoxin management, mineral mixture preparation, feed mill machinery, and urea treatment of crop residue.
Key Speakers and Coordinators
Lectures and practical demonstrations were delivered by faculty members. Harneet Kaur and JS Sidhu coordinated the program.
Participant Feedback
Participants expressed appreciation for the practical orientation of the training and confidence that the knowledge gained would improve dairy productivity and profitability.
University’s Role
Udeybir Singh, the course director, stated that the program’s design focused on providing practical exposure to the technologies and advisory services developed by the university. These resources are intended to benefit the dairy farming community.
Official Statement
JS Hundal emphasised the importance of adopting scientific feeding practices and modern nutritional technologies to enhance livestock productivity and profitability.
Source: The Tribune. Featured image credit: The Tribune.
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