Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 10 November 2025
A five-day training programme on Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Surgical Skill Development, organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in collaboration with the Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), Goa, successfully concluded at the Dog Sterilization Centre, Dollygunj.
The programme, held from 3rd to 7th November, aimed to enhance the practical knowledge and surgical proficiency of veterinary officers and supporting staff involved in the ABC initiative across the Islands. It focused on improving skills in dog sterilization surgeries, anesthesia management, aseptic techniques, and postoperative care, promoting humane and efficient population control of stray dogs.
The valedictory function witnessed the distribution of certificates to all participants—seven Senior Veterinary Officers and eight Veterinary Compounders—by Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, Secretary (AH&VS), in the presence of the Director, AH&VS.
Expert veterinarians Dr. Kshitija Kargirwar and Dr. Amanda Fernadis from WVS served as resource persons, providing hands-on demonstrations and guidance. The sessions highlighted global best practices and animal welfare standards in ABC programmes.
During the inaugural session, AH&VS officials emphasized the importance of strengthening veterinary capacities to ensure effective implementation of ABC initiatives in accordance with the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
Participants expressed their gratitude to the Secretary and Director of AH&VS, as well as WVS India, for organizing the programme, noting that the skill enhancement would improve surgical efficiency, reduce healing periods, and increase the overall rate of sterilization.
WVS India is known for offering practical clinical training for veterinarians, animal handlers, veterinary assistants, and project managers, with a focus on surgery, anesthesia, animal welfare, and humane dog population management.
