Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: District Collector Vinay Gowda G.C. directed the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments today to jointly implement measures ensuring the availability of adequate fodder for the district's livestock, given the drought conditions, as well as for fodder production and storage.
Officials discuss animal welfare
A meeting of the District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held today. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Raghavendra Ghorpade, District Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry Dr. Nanasaheb Kadam, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Raman Ingle, and officials from other departments were present.
Livestock transport under scrutiny
It is essential to ensure the proper care of livestock in the district against the backdrop of drought conditions. There is a likelihood of large-scale transportation of animals during such periods. It is mandatory for animals to be tagged during transport, and the Transport Department must strictly monitor this. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the transportation of animals is not carried out in a cruel manner.
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Fodder production and storage
Gowda directed the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments to jointly implement measures to ensure the availability of adequate fodder for livestock; these measures should include fodder production, storage, and the promotion of silage projects.
