Training-cum-Demonstration on “Scientific Breeding Practices in Poultry Husbandry” organized under the STC Program

    A one-day training and demonstration program on “Scientific Breeding Practices in Poultry Husbandry” was conducted at - ICAR-CCARI, Goa under the STC Program on 11th August 2022.The training was attended by a total of 12 farmers from Tiswadi and Salcete talukas. In his inaugural address Director Dr. Parveen Kumar emphasized on development of suitable breeds and package of practices for backyard poultry farming in coastal region. In first session, Dr. Shirish Narnaware (I/C, Animal and Fisheries section) and Dr. Susitha Rajkumar (Vet. Pathology) delivered insightful lectures on bacterial and viral diseases of poultry, their diagnosis and management, respectively. This was followed by a practical demonstration on breeds of poultry, their important characteristic features and different systems for mating by Dr. Amiya R. Sahu, Scientist (Animal Genetics and Breeding). Two practical demonstrations were performed in the second half. Dr. Gokuldas P.P. demonstrated semen collection and artificial insemination in poultry. Scientific practices in poultry farm operations, feed preparation and sexing of chicks was demonstrated by Dr. Nibedita Nayak. Various Hatchery operations and candling of eggs were explained to the trainees. Visit to institute duck farm and integrated farming system with poultry component were also arranged. The training concluded with an interactive session with the farmers and felicitation of the farmers. Dr. Nibedita Nayak, Scientist (Poultry Science) and Dr. Gokuldas PP., Senior Scientist (Animal Reproduction) acted as training coordinators of the program.