As per the data indicated by the Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), India needs 65000 Veterinarians and should produce 2500 additional veterinary graduates annually for the next five years to meet the target. The total…
Investment: Invest in creating a pool of highly trained groups of public/private pig experts (Husbandry, breeding, nutrition, Health, etc.) and independent producer entrepreneurs. Invest in risk mitigation initiatives, such as Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity Fund, Insurance, etc., to…
Dr Miftahul Islam Barbaruah Director, Vet Helpline India Pvt Ltd. As we approach the election for the 11 board members of the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) on 8th June 2024, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of maintaining a…
Personal opinion of Dr Miftahul Islam Barbaruah Candidate no. 51, VCI Election 2024 Many veterinarians in India working for the public-funded MVU (Mobile Veterinary Unit) scheme managed by contracted private parties are not getting decent regular salaries and a conducive…
With the rapid pace of westernization, economic development, and the increasing number of pets as a member of nuclear families, humans and companion animals share a common sedentary behaviour and unhealthy feeding habits. These insalubrious habits predispose them to lifestyle…
The virus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to have emerged initially from an animal source, but the current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human-to-human transmission. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “there is no conclusive evidence that a dog,…
Thinking differently for Assam’s dairy sector ( An opinion note prepared by Dr. Miftahul Islam Barbaruah ) This opinion note is related to the following observation of the Assam Tribune editorial dated 10th January 2022, “Dairy in the State has…
“Public-private partnership in Veterinary domain is a joint approach in which the public and private sectors agree responsibilities and share resources and risks to achieve common objectives within the domain, sustainably delivering benefits” – The World Organization for Animal…
With a municipal area of 219.06 km² and a population of 9.57 lakh (2011), Guwahati is one of the fastest-growing cities in India. Under the ‘Smart City Mission,’ Ministry of Urban Development, the city is also a ‘Smart City.’ As…
We have prepared the following comments/suggestions on the ‘Draft Minimum Standards of Veterinary Practice Regulations, 2016’ proposed by the Veterinary Council of India. The publication aims at supporting more extensive consultation. Please help us to improve the communication. You may…
What should we do differently for the development of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sector in Assam? -A communication targeted at political and executive leadership in Assam by Team, Assam Vet Roadmap Project The government of Assam commissioned Vet Helpline…
The summary suggestion of Assam Vet Road-map project related to Livestock and Livestock product marketing in Assam Assam State Vet Road map Project The following note is published coinciding with legislative assembly discussion on Assam Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing…
