Animal Husbandary and Veterinary

Introduction:

Animal Husbandry is one of the core sectors of the district economy. It provides opportunities for poverty alleviation, development of rural economy, combating rural unemployment and abridges the increasing gap between poor rural and affluent urban society. Rearing of indigenous local breed of cows (Lakhimi) and buffaloes (Luit) for milk purpose is common practice among the farmers. But now a day, a large number of farmers have started rearing cross breed cows and Murrah buffaloes. At present 80% of the district’s milk production is from Lakhimi & Luit and rest 20% from cross breeds. In all parts of South Salmara Mankachar district, irrespective of agro- ecological system, sheep and goats are reared mostly for meat purpose. The available goat breeds are Assam Hill Goat. They are well adopted in low input management system and adverse climatic conditions of the district.  Sheep, goats and Poultry are mostly reared in backyard system.

The Animal Husbandry department came into existence from 1905. The department undertakes many activities related to scientific rearing of domestic animals, disease control and prevention of infectious diseases of livestock and poultry.

The major activities of the department include Prevention of infectious diseases of animals, breed improvement programmes and development programmers related to various species such as Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat and Poultry. During Flood & Natural Calamities, all field staffs are engaged in Treatment, vaccination, Feed & Fodder supply to flood relief camps and wherever necessary.

Vision:          

The vision of the Department is sustainable growth of Livestock sector by enhancing hygienic milk and meat production, Poultry productivity for attaining nutritional security, employment generation and economic prosperity of South Salmara Mankachar District.

Mission:       

1. To improve genetic resources through A.I. 
2.  To ensure livestock and poultry health.
3. To provide Veterinary care.
4. To increase the feed and fodder production.
5. To provide improved mechanism for collection, processing and management of livestock, poultry and dairy products.
6. To provide insurance coverage.
7. To ensure capacity building and skill development of livestock and poultry farmers.
8. To create employment generation through animal husbandry activity.
9. To increase livestock Production.
10. To increase farmers’ income.
11. Women empowerment by providing constant and regular income to rural women through livestock and poultry farming 

 Objectives:

1. To enhance milk, meat and egg production.
2. To improve breed able livestock population through Artificial Insemination &         Natural services by improved breeds.
3. To enhance production of quality feed and fodder.
4. To take up available insurance to support livestock.
5. To enhance backyard poultry farming.
6. To improve healthcare facilities in prevention and control of animal diseases.
7. To disseminate technical knowhow in management of livestock and poultry to the farmers.
8. To improve better collection, processing and marketing infrastructure.
9. To make producers and consumers aware of the benefits of clean and hygienic animal products.
10. To build capacity of Veterinary professionals for providing better resource to the farmers.
11. Expansion of extension services involving private A.I. workers such as Gopal Mitra/  Maitree.
12. Prevention of animal and poultry diseases through vigilance and routine   immunization.
13. Investigation treatment control and surveillance of animal diseases.
14. Mass awareness through various programmes, exhibition posturing and hoardings.

Livestock population of South Salmara Mankachar District

As per 19^th Livestock Census:

A. Rev. Circle: 2 Nos.

B. Total GP: 35 Nos.

C. Total Village: 152 Nos.

 

1. Total Nos. of cattle                       -  1,21,689     Nos.

2. Total cross bred cattle                 -       3,506      Nos.

3. Total Indigenous cattle               -  1,18,183     Nos.

4. Total Buffalo                                 -       3,236       Nos.

5. Total sheep                                   -     25,432      Nos.

6. Total Goat                                      -      52,499     Nos.

7. Total Pig                                        -           431      Nos.

8. Total Horse                                   -             52    Nos.

9.Total Duck                                      -      71,270      Nos.

10.Total fowl                                     -  1,98,460     Nos.

11.Total poultry population                        -   2,69,730     Nos.

 Strength- Weakness Analysis:

Govt. Livestock and Poultry Farms in the District:

There is no any Govt. Livestock and Poultry farm, but some small private livestock and poultry farms are there in the District.

Functions of the Department:

The Animal husbandry and Veterinary Department is responsible for:

1. Development of livestock and poultry scientifically.
2. Veterinary Education, training & research.
3.  Animal health and disease control.
4. Veterinary public health.
5. Dairy development.
6.  Grazing ground development
7. Slaughter house.

Institutions & Infrastructure of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, South Salmara Mankachar.

Total Institution=14 Nos.

Existing Staff position and Vacancies under the SDVO,  South Salmara Mankachar District:

Name of Officer/ Staff with Place of Posting and Present Place of working and Phone No.