Sri Vijaya Puram, July 30: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), A&N Administration conducted an animal infertility intervention drive from July 16 to 29, 2025, covering 83 villages across the Islands’ rural regions. The initiative aimed to enhance livestock productivity by addressing reproductive health and nutrition, supporting farmers’ livelihood and food security.
During the drive, veterinary teams examined 2,299 cows out of 4,548 breedable animals. The camps provided multiple interventions in which 1,411 cattle were dewormed to improve digestion and overall health, 1,405 animals received mineral mixture supplementation to address nutritional deficiencies and support fertility and 1,044 cattle were administered targeted reproductive and health treatments, including hormonal and nutritional support, to improve conception rates and milk production.
In addition to clinical services, the AH&VS Department organized farmer awareness programs to educate livestock owners on best practices for animal husbandry. These sessions covered balanced feeding regimens, disease prevention strategies, and reproductive care techniques to ensure sustainable calving cycles and enhanced milk yields. The training equipped farmers with knowledge to maintain healthy livestock and improve farm productivity.
The initiative underscores the AH&VS Department’s commitment to strengthening the rural economy through improved livestock health and productivity in the A&N Islands. By addressing infertility and nutritional challenges, the Department aims to enhance farm incomes and contribute to the Islands’ agricultural development. The Department plans to continue such targeted interventions to ensure all breedable animals contribute effectively to the livestock sector, aligning with the A&N Administration’s vision of promoting sustainable rural livelihoods and food security.