Vet officers from MP receive training at GADVASU

Ludhiana, July 22

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, trained 10 veterinary officers of the Animal Husbandry Department of Madhya Pradesh. The five-day training programme was conducted on the subject, “Recent trends in animal disease diagnosis using imaging and laboratory techniques”. The training was jointly organised by the departments of Animal Disease Research Centre (ADRC) and Veterinary Surgery & Radiology along with the Directorate of Extension Education.

Dr Navdeep Singh, HoD, Veterinary Surgery, informed that participants were engaged in hands-on sessions and advanced imaging technologies relating to radiography and ultrasonography were demonstrated. The daily cases at the University Veterinary Hospital were also discussed. Dr Mandeep Singh Bal, in-charge, ADRC, highlighted that the participants were provided hands-on experience regarding laboratory diagnosis of major microbial and parasitic diseases of livestock along with practical training in haemato-biochemical urinalysis and its interpretation. Additionally, participants were sensitised regarding the collection and dispatching of samples during an outbreak of animal disease.

Dr Parkash Singh Brar, Director, Extension Education, congratulated the participants on successful completion of the training. He further said that the university has a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital with the most recent and advanced diagnostic facilities. These types of training help practicing veterinarians in the early detection and care of sick animals. The participants praised the university’s diagnostic facilities as well as its hospitality. The training was coordinated by Dr Gursimran Filia, Dr Jaswinder Singh and Dr Jasmeet Khosa.