Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 09 July 2025
In a significant move to enhance livestock productivity and support rural livelihoods, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) has launched a series of Veterinary Health and Infertility Camps across various villages in North and Middle Andaman. The initiative, which began on June 16, 2025, aims to address reproductive issues in cattle, improve their overall health, and promote sustainable livestock farming practices.
As of July 5, 2025, a total of 27 camps have been conducted, benefitting approximately 660 cattle. The camps were held in key locations including Billiground (2 camps, 31 cattle), Diglipur (11 camps, 257 cattle), Kadamtala (1 camp, 32 cattle), Nabagram (7 camps, 135 cattle), Rangat (2 camps, 17 cattle), Sitanagar (3 camps, 61 cattle), and Webi (2 camps, 125 cattle).
Veterinary teams provided immediate on-site treatment for a range of reproductive and general health issues. Cattle suffering from infertility, nutritional deficiencies, and other ailments received timely care aimed at reducing production losses and improving fertility outcomes. These efforts are expected to significantly boost milk production and strengthen the economic stability of livestock-dependent farmers.
In addition to clinical interventions, the camps also emphasised farmer education. Veterinary experts conducted awareness sessions on effective reproduction management, stressing the importance of timely heat detection and Artificial Insemination (AI) to achieve better conception rates. Farmers were encouraged to adopt scientifically balanced feeding practices, including the use of green fodder, mineral mixtures, and nutritional supplements to address negative energy balance—a major factor contributing to infertility in cattle.
The camps also served as a platform for knowledge transfer, equipping farmers with modern animal husbandry techniques. Through interactive discussions, farmers were urged to adopt best practices to enhance herd productivity and reduce losses caused by reproductive inefficiencies.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services plans to continue organizing such camps in additional villages, ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to quality veterinary care and expert guidance.
