PAU-KVK, Moga, under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, successfully conducted a five-day vocational training program on Poultry Farming from July 15th to 19th, 2024. 35 candidates, including men and women farmers from the districts of Moga, Mansa, Ferozepur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Bathinda, participated in the training.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome from Dr Amandeep Singh Brar, Associate Director (Trg.), KVK, Moga, who enlightened the participants about the workings and mandates of the KVK system, encouraging them to adopt poultry farming as a subsidiary occupation to enhance their livelihoods and generate additional income.
Dr. Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu, Assistant Professor (Animal Science) and course coordinator, delivered expert lectures on poultry farming. Her sessions covered breed identification, management of poultry chicks and brooder houses, management of poultry sheds for both layers and broilers, feeding, disease management, and cultivating Azolla for poultry feed, ensuring the successful operation of local and commercial poultry farms.
Additionally, Dr Parminder Kaur, Professor (of Home Science), highlighted the importance of value addition to meat and eggs and shared recipes to improve their acceptance among families.
Mr Nirmal Singh, Extension Officer, DIC, Moga, provided insights into the various schemes and subsidies available for poultry farmers.
The training concluded with Dr Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu expressing gratitude to all participants and motivating them to seek further technical guidance from the experts for their future endeavours in poultry farming.
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