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.
š§¬ 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.
āFertility management is a critical pillar of dairy productivity. Timely diagnosis and nutritional support can restore reproductive health and boost milk production,ā said Dr. Bhojane Nagnath Martand, Senior Veterinary Officer, Diglipur.
šæ 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
š Why It Matters for Rural Dairy
This initiative is part of AH&VSās 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.
