SKUAST-K establishes 5 improved sheep units in Gurez

Srinagar, Sept 24: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has established five units of improved Gurez sheep at Baduab, Aanghikot villages of the Bandipora’s border subdivision, Gurez.

The improved sheep breed units have been established under the ICAR-sponsored network project on ‘Animal Genetic Resources’ operational in the SKUAST-K’s Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry.

MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan along with Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, was the chief guest at the event organised for the sustainable development of livestock sector at MARES, Izmarg, Gurez. MLA Khan appreciated the SKUAST-K’s contribution in developing agriculture and livestock sector in Gurez.

Prof  Ganai briefed farmers about various innovative approaches of farming, importance of conservation of native genetic resources and scientific management, selection methods for improving the production and Productivity.

The Vice Chancellor during his two-day visit to Gurez also chaired the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of KVK Bandipora and KVK Gurez. He was accompanied by Director Extension Prof Raihana Habib Kanth, Heads of the KVKs and their scientific staff.

Critical inputs like Kashvet feed and deworming medicine were also provided to 120 tribal sheep breeders under the project.

PI of the project Prof Syed Shanaz expressed her gratitude to MLA Gurez, VC SKUAST-K, Director Extension and other colleagues.