Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 11: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), through the Veterinary Dispensary, Manglutan conducted a Farmers’ Field School (FFS) training on scientific goat farming at the goat farm at Coffee Bagicha under the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
Resource persons from ICAR-CIARI and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) guided the farmers on scientific goat management practices. Special emphasis was laid on Artificial Insemination in goats using Beetal and Sirohi breeds for genetic improvement and better productivity. Tree fodders such as Subabul, Agatha, Moringa and Jackfruit leaves were demonstrated as low-cost and nutritious feed resources for goats.
Livestock inputs along with fodder saplings were also distributed to the participating farmers to encourage adoption of improved feeding and management practices at the farm level. The farmers actively interacted with the resource persons and showed keen interest in the scientific methods demonstrated during the programme.