Krishi Vigyan Kendra/Extension Training Centra Pulwama in collaboration with Division of Animal Nutrition, FVSc & AH Shuhama organized the 4th phase of awareness cum distribution programme on MULTINUTRIENT BLOCK (MNB) supplements for ruminant Livestock at KVK Campus today on 19th November 2024. The programme was part of a continued activity carried under DAHD-NLM funded project “Sustainable livelihood improvement of resource poor farmers through livestock productivity augmentation by standardization and popularization of value-added animal feed supplements in Kashmir Himalayas”. The aim of the programme was to create awareness among livestock farmers about use and importance of MNB. Prof. & Head, KVK/ETC Malangpora, Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Ganie while speaking on the occasion highlighted the role and importance of balanced feeding in livestock. He thanked the Division of Animal Nutrition for their proactive approach in addressing the farmers issue. Dr. Yasir Afzal, PI of the project gave a brief introduction of the project and its importance in Livelihood upliftment of rural communities. He also gave a detailed lecture on the use and method of feeding of these MNBs. On the occasion MNB supplements were also distributed among 50 participating farmers free of cost. while giving the feed back farmers have also narrated how these blocks have improved the health and production of their animals and were in full praise for the joint efforts of KVK Pulwama and Division of Animal Nutrition, FVSc & AH Shuhama
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