College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CAU Imphal, Jalukie, Peren, observed World Veterinary Day on April 25 under the theme “Veterinarians: Guardian of Food and Health”. The programme was held under the leadership of Dr. S.K. Borthakur, I/c-Dean, and convenor Dr. Tukheswar Chutia, Assistant Professor (SS), Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Marking the occasion, an “Awareness-cum-Animal Infertility Camp” was conducted at Dungki village, where resource persons highlighted food safety, animal health, and public health. Dr. Imtiwati (Dept. of LPM) spoke on enhancing livestock and poultry productivity through better management; Dr. Bhabesh Mili (Dept. of VPB) stressed biosecurity practices in livestock farms; while Dr. Chutia addressed common infertility problems in farm animals.
Altogether 56 participants, including 48 farmers and eight officials, attended the camp. Reproductive health check-ups, surgical operations, and deworming were carried out, with veterinary medicines distributed to cover 211 pigs, 74 cattle, 59 buffaloes, 9 dogs, and 372 poultry.
A “Deworming and Vaccination Drive” was also organised at Jalukie-B village, where 47 dogs were dewormed and 60 vaccinated against rabies. The drive was conducted by Dr. Gunjan Das, Professor and Head, Dept. of VMD, along with faculty members Dr. Ksh. Mahesh Singh, Dr. Sashitola Ozukum, and eight intern students.
Further, a poster-making competition on the theme was held at the college to encourage student participation. Certificates were awarded to prize winners. The competition was coordinated by Dr. W. Ramdas Singh (Dept. of VPT), Dr. Amrit Gogoi (Dept. of VPP), and Dr. N. Bhumapati Devi (Dept. of VCC).
