Scientific knowledge on various aspects of poultry farming was imparted for the skill development of farmers for their economic upliftment
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Fatehgarh Sahib recently conducted a vocational training course on poultry farming at KVK premises for farmers, farm women and rural youth. Eight farmers belonging to different villages of districts Fatehgarh Sahib participated in the training course. In this training programme, scientific knowledge on various aspects of poultry farming was imparted for the skill development of farmers for their economic upliftment. Dr Jaswinder Singh, Associate Director (Training) interacted with the trainees and enlightened them about the importance of poultry farming. He encouraged the participants for adopting poultry farming as an allied business on the scientific lines.
On the first day, a pre-knowledge test was administered to check the knowledge level of trainees about poultry farming. Dr Ajay Singh, Assistant Professor (Animal Science) provided information on various aspects of poultry farming including the breeds of poultry, selection of hatchery and chicks, care and management of day-old chicks, broiler and layer birds, selection of site, housing management, water management, feed preparation, vaccination schedule and record-keeping etc.
The vocational training programme concluded with a post-knowledge test to know the gain in the knowledge level of trainees about poultry farming. A Whatsapp group was also formed to share the latest knowledge regarding poultry and animal husbandry. Overall the participants expressed good interest and share useful information regarding poultry farming.
