MASS DEWORMING CAMPAIGN:

During the rainy season, there is an increased incidence of diseases in animals caused by internal parasites (worms). These parasitic infections lead to reduced milk production, slow body development, weakness, diarrhea, indigestion, and issues related to infertility. To combat these diseases, deworming tablets/boluses are distributed as part of a mass deworming campaign, with the union providing a 50% subsidy.

PURE BREEDING PROGRAMME (PBP):

With the support of GCMMF - Anand, our union has engaged 19 milk societies in the PBP program. This initiative involves measuring the milk production capacity of animals to identify those with the potential for higher milk production. The offspring of such animals are inseminated with semen doses obtained from premium cow and buffalo bulls, resulting in the production of more heifers with a high genetic profile, ultimately aiming to increase milk production.

STRATEGIC CALF REARING PROGRAMME (STRATEGIC CRP)

Calves born under PTP and PEP with high genetic characteristics are selected for rearing under the strategic calf rearing program at Sumul Animal Breeding Centre-Vanskui and Sumul Sakhi Dairy Farm, Bhanawadi. This program, jointly operated by GCMMF, Anand, and Sumul Dairy, Surat, aims to ensure that crossbred calves calve for the first time within 30 months, and deshi calves within 30 months under the strategic calf rearing program.

ETHNOVET PROGRAMME (EVP) :

With the assistance of GCMMF, Anand, the Ethnovet Program has been implemented in our operational area within the union. The Ethnovet practices have been introduced to minimize the use of antibiotic medicines in animal treatment and promote the production of high-quality milk.

ANIMAL HEALTH & BREEDING ACTIVITIES

In the animal husbandry sector, numerous schemes have been expanded and integrated with modern technology. As part of the digitization of animal care services, a team of 108 expert and experienced veterinary doctors provides comprehensive animal treatment through an online application for animal care available 24/7, 365 days a year. This system maintains an online ledger for animal owners and breeders, providing accurate and instant information about past animal treatments, thus enhancing the quality of our animal care services.

MASTITIS PREVENTION PROGRAMME (MPP):

Mastitis (Dhavru/Khapri) is more common in dairy cattle, particularly in high milk-producing animals. If diagnosed and treated promptly, this disease can be controlled effectively, preventing severe complications such as decreased milk production and permanent udder deformities. Early intervention also helps protect dairy farmers from significant financial losses. To address this issue, our association, in collaboration with GCMMF, has launched an important awareness program. This year, a total of 313 milk societies have been covered under this initiative. In the first phase of the program, milk samples are collected from the jars of members supplying milk at the society level for testing. Samples from dairy farmers whose pooled milk tests positive for subclinical mastitis (Chhupa Dhawara) are further examined at the animal level. Animals testing positive are then treated with a medicine called trisodium citrate.

The statistical information related to this program is presented below.