Hand Book for Gaon Burahs and Panchayati Raj Leader

Hand Book for Gaon Burahs and Panchayati Raj Leader Hand Book for Gaon Burahs and Panchayati Raj Leader

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46CHAPTER: XA.H. & VETY DEPARTMENT AND ROLE OF PRIs/GBsLivestock & poultry occupies a unique position as far as agricultural operation(draught power), additional income to the family and supplementary proteinrich nutrition to the family is concern, in other words they are the back bone ofagriculture and rural economy in this part of our country. The Department ofAnimal husbandry and Veterinary, is committed for sustainable livestock &poultry development and rendering services to the farmers for this cause.The department has two distinct functions-• Animal health coverage• Livestock developmentAnimal health coverage is being done through network of veterinarydispensaries, and sub-centres. Under centrally sponsored ASCAD(Assistant to state for control of animal diseases) scheme village tovillage and door to door vaccination of livestock & poultry is carried out eachyear through these veterinary institutions against many dreaded diseases likeFMD, Swine Fever, Ranikhet etc. In view of immergence of pandemic "Birdflu" regular sero-survilance are also being carried out at areas close to waterbodies and forest for early detection of circulating virus. In this context the roleof GBs and PRIs is very important. They are requested to –• Inform immediately any outbreak of diseases of livestock and poultry tonearest vety centre. Any above average mortality of poultry should beintimated to nearest Vety. Centre or personnel at the earliest for rulingout "bird flu".• Generally the Veterinary Officers notify the villagers in the villagethrough the GBs and PRIs for vaccination purposes. GBs and PRIs arerequested to make arrangements for informing all livestock owners in thevillage about the vaccination program. Ensure that no livestock remainsunvaccinated in your village.For sustainable livestock development the department is carrying out thefollowing activities-1. Cattle and Buffalo up-gradation programme- the departmentmaintains high yielding variety Jersey/ Holstein Friesian breeding bull ofcattle in each Cattle Up-gradation centers for breeding/ crossbreedingpurposes. SimilarlyArea specific breeds like Murah and Surti (high yielding variety) buffalobulls are placed at Mahadevpur, Lathaw, Tezu and Digaru areas forcrossbreeding of local swamp type buffalo cows so that crossbredbuffaloes could be produced having high production traits. Villagers canbred their inferior quality cows free of costs to get high yielding variety

47crossbred cows having high production capabilities and excellentadaptability to local conditions. Certain nos of such bulls are also beingreared for sale at reasonable rate in the District Livestock Farm.Interested farmer can contact the Farm Manager or the undersigned.The GBs and PRIs are being involved in awareness building programeslike "Fertility Camp”; "Training and awareness Camps" etc.2. Livestock Insurance scheme - CSS assistance are also received fromGovt. of India regarding implementation of Livestock Insurance scheme.As per the scheme 50% of the premium will be subsidy from thisdepartment and the remaining 50% will have to be born by theowner.. The rate of premium will be 4.5% for one year risk and 12% for3 years risk. In case of death/ permanent disablements 75-100% valueof the cow will be paid to the owner by the affiliated insurance companyThe GBs and PRIs are being involved in awareness buildingprogrames and are requested to inform all farmers havingcrossbred cows/ HYV cows about the scheme, so that on subsidizedrate their precious cattle got insured.3. Piggery farms has provision of exotic varieties like HYV Yorkshire pigsfor supply to progressive farmers and entrepreneurs / beneficiaries ofPMRY/SGSY etc.ABOUT' BIRD FLU'The bird flu otherwise known as Avian Influenza is an extremelyinfectious and highly contagious disease primarily of birds caused by a Virusof the same family with that of human influenza. The virus has the capabilitiesto infect other species like Pigs, Horses, Marine Mammals and Humans. Themost pathogenic strains of the virus are-H5 & H7 (H5N1 highest pathogenic tohumans).

46CHAPTER: XA.H. & VETY DEPARTMENT AND ROLE OF PRIs/GBsLivestock & poultry occupies a unique position as far as agricultural operation(draught power), additional income to the family <strong>and</strong> supplementary proteinrich nutrition to the family is concern, in other words they are the back bone ofagriculture <strong>and</strong> rural economy in this part of our country. The Department ofAnimal husb<strong>and</strong>ry <strong>and</strong> Veterinary, is committed <strong>for</strong> sustainable livestock &poultry development <strong>and</strong> rendering services to the farmers <strong>for</strong> this cause.The department has two distinct functions-• Animal health coverage• Livestock developmentAnimal health coverage is being done through network of veterinarydispensaries, <strong>and</strong> sub-centres. Under centrally sponsored ASCAD(Assistant to state <strong>for</strong> control of animal diseases) scheme village tovillage <strong>and</strong> door to door vaccination of livestock & poultry is carried out eachyear through these veterinary institutions against many dreaded diseases likeFMD, Swine Fever, Ranikhet etc. In view of immergence of p<strong>and</strong>emic "Birdflu" regular sero-survilance are also being carried out at areas close to waterbodies <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>est <strong>for</strong> early detection of circulating virus. In this context the roleof GBs <strong>and</strong> PRIs is very important. They are requested to –• In<strong>for</strong>m immediately any outbreak of diseases of livestock <strong>and</strong> poultry tonearest vety centre. Any above average mortality of poultry should beintimated to nearest Vety. Centre or personnel at the earliest <strong>for</strong> rulingout "bird flu".• Generally the Veterinary Officers notify the villagers in the villagethrough the GBs <strong>and</strong> PRIs <strong>for</strong> vaccination purposes. GBs <strong>and</strong> PRIs arerequested to make arrangements <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>ming all livestock owners in thevillage about the vaccination program. Ensure that no livestock remainsunvaccinated in your village.For sustainable livestock development the department is carrying out thefollowing activities-1. Cattle <strong>and</strong> Buffalo up-gradation programme- the departmentmaintains high yielding variety Jersey/ Holstein Friesian breeding bull ofcattle in each Cattle Up-gradation centers <strong>for</strong> breeding/ crossbreedingpurposes. SimilarlyArea specific breeds like Murah <strong>and</strong> Surti (high yielding variety) buffalobulls are placed at Mahadevpur, Lathaw, Tezu <strong>and</strong> Digaru areas <strong>for</strong>crossbreeding of local swamp type buffalo cows so that crossbredbuffaloes could be produced having high production traits. Villagers canbred their inferior quality cows free of costs to get high yielding variety

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