 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 12: Under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu, the B.V.Sc. & A.H. Batch of 2021 of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (F.V.Sc. & A.H.), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), has embarked on a North India Educational Tour from October 12 to 17, 2026, aimed at providing students with practical exposure to the latest advancements in veterinary science, animal husbandry, livestock research, and education. The tour was flagged off by Dr. R.K. Salgotra, Director Education, SKUAST-Jammu and Dr. M.S. Bhadwal, Associate Dean, F.V.Sc & A.H
During the six-day educational tour, the students will visit several premier national and regional institutions, including the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal; National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal; Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar; National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Hisar; Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (CIRB), Hisar; and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana.
The educational tour is being coordinated by Dr. Nazam Khan and Dr. Imran Ganai. The tour is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and field-level applications by familiarizing students with advanced research facilities, modern livestock production systems, animal genetic resource conservation, dairy and buffalo research, equine health management, and emerging technologies in veterinary healthcare. The visits will also provide opportunities for interaction with eminent scientists, veterinary professionals, and researchers, enabling students to gain valuable insights into ongoing research programmes, innovative practices, and career opportunities in the veterinary and animal husbandry sectors. |
