Andaman and Nicobar India Dairy News

🐄 Infertility Camp Boosts Dairy Livelihoods in Andaman’s Diglipur Block

Sri Vijaya Puram, June 29, 2025 | Dairy Dimension News
In a focused effort to enhance livestock reproductive efficiency and dairy productivity, the Veterinary Hospital Diglipur, under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), organised a Veterinary Infertility Camp at Deshbandhu Gram, Madhupur Gram Panchayat, in the North and Middle Andaman District.

The camp catered to 15 local farmers, with 27 animals examined for infertility-related issues.


🧬 Addressing Reproductive Challenges in Dairy Animals

Veterinarians diagnosed:

  • 3 cases of repeat breeding
  • 2 cases of anoestrus (absence of heat cycle)
  • 1 case each of metritis and cervicitis

These conditions, if left untreated, can significantly reduce milk yields and increase calving intervals, thereby undermining the income from dairy farming.

“Fertility management is a critical pillar of dairy productivity. Timely diagnosis and nutritional support can restore reproductive health and boost milk production,” said Dr. Bhojane Nagnath Martand, Senior Veterinary Officer, Diglipur.


🌿 Support Measures for Health & Productivity

In addition to diagnostic care:

  • Mineral mixture powder was distributed to all 15 farmers to support nutritional balance and hormonal health
  • 21 animals were dewormed to reduce parasite load, which often contributes to infertility

The camp was led by:

  • Dr. Bhojane Nagnath Martand, Senior Veterinary Officer, Diglipur
  • Dr. Kshitij Pareek, Senior Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary Billiground
  • Supporting veterinary staff from the Diglipur block

🚜 Why It Matters for Rural Dairy

This initiative is part of AH&VS’s strategy to:

  • Deliver doorstep veterinary services
  • Strengthen rural livelihoods through livestock care
  • Enhance milk production in remote areas like the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Such on-ground infertility management is key to transforming underproductive animals into sustainable milk sources, especially for smallholder farmers in island economies.

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