Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 21: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services in collaboration with UT-ATMA under Prothrapur Block, organised a two-day training programme on “advancement in assisted reproduction in cattle” on 20th and 21st August, 2026 in the farmer’s field of Shri. Dominic Ekka, Sippighat Village. During the training programme, the importance and benefits of Artificial Insemination, Sex Sorted Semen (SSS), Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) and upgradation of germplasm were explained in detail to the participants. Pamphlets related to Sex Sorted Semen, refresher training materials and inputs such as plastic basins were distributed among the participants.
Deworming medicines were given to the livestock owners present during the programme. One of the farmers, Shri. Nepal Majhi, came forward and offered his male calf for castration, which was successfully carried out by the Senior Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Hospital Garacharma and team. The training was conducted by Dr. V. Subramanian, Senior Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Hospital Garacharma, along with his team.