ICAR- NRCC holds ‘Camel Health and Conservation’ camps in Rajasthan

Farmers were educated about different technologies developed by the Centre

Dr Jagadish Barbad, Joint Director, Animal Husbandry Department appraised State Animal Husbandry Department’s role in promotion of camel farming. He applauded NRCC’s role in extending animal health services to this far-reach areas of Rajasthan. Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NRCC briefed about the recent achievements of the Institute.

The camp was attended by more than 258 farmers in which 408 camels received prophylactic chemotherapy for deadly disease ‘Surra’. Risk for outbreak of Surra disease in camel in coming months is high due to higher precipitation received in Rajasthan state compared to the previous year’s resulting into increased population of blood sucking flies transmitting the disease.

Farmers were educated about different technologies developed by the Centre and other efforts taken for conservation of camel like promotion of camel as a milch animal.

During the camps, dewormers, first aid medicine kits, feed supplements and salt licks were also distributed for other livestock farmers. Blood and fecal samples were collected from camels for updating the epidemiological status of various parasitic diseases prevalent in the area. The Camel and other livestock owners were also advised on usage and advantage of mineral and feed supplements, medicines for immediate health care besides special.  attention on seasonal health. care, year-round management practices, cleanliness of self and the premises. They were also explained on clean milk production, organised collection, processing and marketing of camel milk for higher benefit and revenue with profitability.

Farmers were educated about different technologies developed