Hand Book for Gaon Burahs and Panchayati Raj Leader

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).