The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) conducted two demonstration programmes under UT-ATMA for the benefit of local farmers in South Andaman. A demonstration on Brooder Management was organised on recently at the residence of Smti Tulina Halder, Namunaghar, with the participation of five local farmers. The demonstration focused on constructing a low-cost brooder and highlighted the importance of brooding during the early stages of a chick’s life for better survival and growth. Various aspects related to scientific poultry farming were also discussed. Farmers were provided with waterers, feeders and poultry feed to support improved chick management at the farm level.
Meanwhile, a demonstration on Silage Making was conducted on Sept. 19 at the residence of Shri Ram Chander, Habdipur, with the participation of five local farmers. The demonstration focused on the method of silage preparation, the importance of silage in cattle ration, and how to preserve green grass for use during the lean period. Other aspects related to livestock feeding and farm management were also discussed with the participating farmers.
