Sri Vijaya Puram | January 23, 2026
As part of the ongoing Animal Welfare Fortnight–2026, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) organised a Door-to-Door Animal Health Camp at Manglutan on January 18.
During the camp, veterinary teams visited households across the locality and examined a wide range of animals, including cattle, goats, pigs, poultry, dogs, cats and other domestic animals. Basic veterinary services such as clinical check-ups, treatment of common ailments, deworming, wound dressing, and guidance on animal nutrition and hygiene were provided. Necessary vaccinations were also administered wherever required.
A key focus of the programme was to create awareness among livestock owners about the Animal Birth Control Programme using Sex Sorted Semen (ABIP–SSS), highlighting its role in scientific breeding and population management.
The camp witnessed active participation from local livestock rearers and pet owners, many of whom appreciated the convenience and personalised nature of the doorstep veterinary services. Officials noted that the initiative not only addressed immediate animal health concerns but also helped strengthen community confidence in the Department’s welfare-oriented approach.
The Animal Welfare Fortnight–2026 is continuing with a series of activities across the Islands aimed at promoting compassion towards animals and encouraging scientific animal husbandry practices, according to a press release.
