आईसीएआर–सीसीएआरआई द्वारा सिंधुदुर्ग के तटीय जिले के पेंडुर, मालवण में पशु स्वास्थ्य शिविर-सह-प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का आयोजन
ICAR–CCARI conducted Animal Health Camp-cum-Training programme at Pendur, Malwan in the coastal district of Sindhudurg
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, Goa, conducted an Animal Health Camp-cum-Training Programme on “Care and Management of Pregnant Dairy Animals” at Pendur, Malwan, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, on 6th October 2026. The programme was organized in collaboration with ICAR-KVK, Kirlos, Malwan to demonstrate basic animal health services and to create awareness among farmers for promotion of improved dairy farm management practices. During the training programme, Dr. S. V. Udharwar, SMS (Animal Science), elaborated on the importance of scientific feeding of dairy cattle, with special emphasis on the nutritional requirements of pregnant dairy animals. He highlighted the importance of green fodder and mineral mixture in the diet of pregnant dairy cattle for maintaining good health, supporting proper foetal development, and improving the productivity of dairy animals. Dr. Gokuldas P. P., Senior Scientist, explained about care and management of pregnant animals, nutri-hormonal strategies and highlighted importance of standard management practices in dairying. He also explained the care and management of cattle after calving, emphasizing proper nutrition, hygiene, health monitoring, and timely attention to postpartum complications. Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Principal Scientist (Veterinary Pathology), explained the healthcare management of pregnant animals. He emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare, regular health monitoring, timely vaccination and deworming, disease prevention, and appropriate veterinary care during pregnancy. Dr. Keshav Desai, SMS, ICAR-KVK, Kirlos explained various scientific livestock practices to improve productivity in farm animals. During the Animal Health camp, a total of 12 crossbred cows and 15 buffaloes were examined and treated by the experts. One case of dystocia (difficult calving) was successfully relieved by the experts during the camp. The programme provided an opportunity for farmers to interact directly with the experts and seek advice regarding the health, nutrition, reproductive management, and general care of their dairy animals. The practical health services provided during the camp, along with the technical training, helped in strengthening farmers’ knowledge on scientific dairy animal management. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sanjaykumar V. Udharwar, Dr. Gokuldas PP., Dr. Shirish D Narnaware, Shri Mrudul Pendurkar and Shri Rajan Pendurkar.