Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 10: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) distributed Pashu Pushti Kits to three farmers whose cattle were confirmed pregnant following Embryo Transfer (ET). The kits were specially provided to support proper nutrition, healthy fetal development and maintenance of the dam throughout the gestation period. These nutritional support packages are aimed at improving the overall health of the pregnant animals, reducing the risk of nutritional deficiencies and ensuring better pregnancy outcomes under the advanced Embryo Transfer Technology programme being implemented in the Islands.
During the distribution, the farmers were thoroughly briefed about the proper dosage, method of administration and benefits of each nutritional supplement included in the kit. They were also advised on scientific feeding practices, provision of adequate clean water and regular health monitoring of the pregnant animals for successful calving and healthy offspring.
This initiative forms part of the Department’s continuous efforts to provide focused nutritional support to high-value animals under the Embryo Transfer Technology programme. By ensuring better care of the recipient animals during gestation, the Department aims to improve the success rate of the programme and contribute to genetic improvement and higher productivity of the livestock population in the Islands.
The Department of AH&VS remains committed to supporting livestock farmers through scientific interventions, nutritional support and doorstep services for the overall development of the animal husbandry sector.