Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana, organized a one-week Goat and Sheep Farming Training Programme, which witnessed the participation of 22 trainees, including 20 men (one from Uttar Pradesh) and 2 women, representing different districts of Punjab.
Dr. J.P.S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor of the University while appreciating the efforts of the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry
Extension Education revealed the University's commitment to empowering livestock farmers through scientific knowledge and practical skill development. He highlighted goat and sheep farming as promising livestock enterprises with considerable potential for self-employment, entrepreneurship, and income generation in rural areas.
Dr. R.S. Grewal, Director of Extension Education, emphasized the role of livestock-based enterprises in strengthening rural livelihoods and promoting economic development. He particularly highlighted the potential of goat and sheep farming in creating entrepreneurial opportunities for rural youth.
Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Head of the Department and Course Director, informed that the programme was designed to provide a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical learning. The trainees received exposure to various aspects of goat and sheep farming, including breeds, housing, breeding, feeding management, shed design, weather management, vaccination, disease prevention, and farm economics. As part of the practical learning component, the trainees visited the University Goat Farm, the Department of Livestock Products and Technology and the College of Dairy and Food Science Technology. These visits familiarized them with routine farm management practices and techniques of value addition in meat and milk products. A special visit to the Integrated Farming System, of PAU was also organized. Mr. Nishan Singh, Progressive Goat Farmer also shared his experience with the trainees. The trainees appreciated the practical demonstrations, farm visits, and field exposure, which enhanced their knowledge and confidence to establish successful goat and sheep farming enterprises. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Kritika Verma, with the support of student coordinator Dr. Sanghamitra Tamuli
