TEC Pune extended support to flood-affected farmers of Solapur district ofMaharashtra by organizing animal health camps and Kisan Goshtis onOctober 7th and 8th, 2025

The Training and Education Centre (TEC) of ICAR-IVRI, Pune, in collaboration with the
State Animal Husbandry Department, Solapur District, successfully organized animal health
camps and Kisan Goshtis in various villages affected by recent floods on 7th and 8
th October 2025.
On 7th October 2025, a team of scientists from TEC Pune, including Dr. H.P. Aithal,
Principal Scientist, and Dr. Sanghratna V. Bahire, Scientist, along with Livestock Development
Officers of the State Animal Husbandry Department, visited Rahulnagar and Mohol villages in
Madha Taluka. They conducted comprehensive animal health camps and interactive Kisan Goshtis
for local livestock farmers. On 8th October 2025, similar activities were organized at Akole
Mandrup and Mangoli villages in South Solapur Taluka.
During these visits, the team engaged directly with livestock farmers from the floodaffected regions, conducted thorough health check-ups of their animals, and provided essential
veterinary support. This included the distribution of mineral mixtures, anthelmintics, and treatment
for ailing animals. In total, 1,217 animals were attended to, comprising 182 Holstein Friesian
crossbreeds, 132 buffaloes, 436 sheep/goats, 142 Jersey X and local non-descript cattle, and over
150 birds.
The Kisan Goshtis provided an interactive platform to educate farmers on preventive
healthcare for their livestock. Participants were guided on strategies to protect animals from
infectious and communicable diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and parasitic infestations.
Special emphasis was placed on ensuring access to clean water, providing a balanced diet with
fresh green fodder and concentrates, and enhancing the nutritional value of fodder—particularly
sugarcane tops—through urea and salt treatment.
This initiative provided timely relief and support to farmers and their livestock, mitigating
the adverse impact of the floods on animal health and productivity.
The team of experts was complemented by Livestock Development Officers from the State
Animal Husbandry Department, including Dr. Sachin More, Dr. Kshirsagar Pranali, Dr. Sandeep
Pawar, and Dr. Avinash Pange. The events were coordinated by Dr. Vishal Yewale, Deputy
Commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Solapur, who expressed his gratitude to TEC Pune for their
prompt assistance and invaluable support in addressing the needs of livestock in the flood-affected
areas.

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