SKUAST-Jammu celebrates World Veterinary Day

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 27: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu celebrated World Veterinary Day, 2018 at R.S. Pura Campus.
Dean, FVSc & AH, Professor M.M.S. Zama read the welcome address and highlighted the importance of this day. He congratulated the veterinarians and requested the fraternity to work with zeal and zest for the betterment of this profession. He further said that veterinarians are the best doctors in the world as they treat speechless creations of God.
Prof K.S. Risam, Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion. He also congratulated the faculty members and students on this day and asked them to work with dedication and honesty. He said that the role of veterinarians is immense towards the development of the society. On this occasion, free anti-rabies vaccination programme was held at Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex under the supervision of Prof J.S. Soodan. Professor Sunil Kumar delivered a theme lecture on, “the role of Veterinary Profession for sustainable development to improve livelihood, food security and safety of the people”.
The programme was followed by a professional quiz competition, extempore, cultural programme and prize distribution ceremony. The formal vote of thanks was presented by Prof M.A.Malik. Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj was the convener of the full day event. All heads of divisions, teaching and non-teaching staff and students were present on the occasion.