CHENNAI, DEC 10
Animal scientists and veterinarians should focus on developing an efficient animal-origin product processing technologies, animal breeding and animal nutrition, said National Dairy Development Board Chairman Dilip Rath.
Delivering the convocation address at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Dilip Rath called up on the veterinary and animal sciences universities in the country to launch certificate and diploma courses in modern livestock production, reproduction and advanced technologies in controlling animal diseases to enable the country to have future-ready professionals while coming out of the universities, he stressed.
He commended the University’s initiative in setting up cattle research stations in Bargur, Pulikulam and Alambadi to conserve and develop native breeds.
Income of milk farmers goes up in TN
The net daily income of Tamil Nadu milch farmers has increased by Rs. 32.80 per animal per day, said Dilip Rath.
Under the national dairy plan 2,147 local resource persons covered over 1.44 lakh farmers in 22 districts, resulting in the reduction of feed cost by Rs. 23.30 per day per animal, and an increase in milk yield by 330 ml, he said.
Vice Chancellor C. Balachandran said a total number of 566 students were awarded degrees at the 21st convocation. Anandhi G, an undergraduate of Veterinary College, Orathanadu, won 18 medals for academic excellence, he added.
