Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
The department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education was setup in the year 2021 i.e. 2 years after establishment of the college. It targets to impart knowledge and skills to the students, farmers and other stakeholders. The department is actively involved in transferring technologies of the college and university to the grass root level farmers for their socio-economic upliftment and nutritional security.
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
Dr. Sandeep Kaswan
Address : Head of Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, Bathinda -151103
Email: vaheerp@gmail.com, deepu02vet@gmail.com
Call: +91-7589144457
Brief Introduction :
Dr. Sandeep Kaswan is working as In-charge, Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education.
Faculty Detail
Dr. Kiranjot Kaur
Designation : Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul (Bathinda) Punjab, 151103.
Telephone :
Mobile : 70096-59494
Email : Kaurkiranjot2196gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H.
- M.V.Sc (Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education)
Teaching appointments
- Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations, Marketing of livestock produce, Role of ICT tools and ways to create farmer friendly ICT tools, Contemporary Issues in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Facilitating technology transfer to advance livestock development, Constraint analysis of different farming system.
Area of research
Perception of consumers towards Backyard poultry farming, Status and Prospects of farmers regarding Backyard poultry farming.Research honours awards
- University Merit Fellowship during M.V.Sc programme by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab.
- Best poster presentation award in 5th National conference of Society for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension ( SVAHE) on “ Smart Livestock Extension for enhancing farmers’ income-an extension bounty, organised by Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar ( Punjab) from 12.10.2023 to 14.10.2023.
No of publications
Research: 1 Extension: 4 Books: Nil Manuals: NilPublication
- Kiranjot Kaur, Rajesh Kasrija and Jaswinder Singh, Kulvinder Singh and R.K. Sharma (2024) An appraisal of constraints perceived by backyard poultry farmers of Punjab. The Haryana Veterinarian Journal
- Kiranjot Kaur, Rajesh Kasrija and Muskaan (2023) Backyard Poultry Farming – A way to empower farmers. Livestock technology. Volume 8, Issue 3. July 23, 126-128.Rajesh Kasrija and Kiranjot Kaur (2023) Ghar de Pichwade vich murgi palan – Amdan da vadiya sadan (In Punjabi). Pashu Palan Sunehe Volume 3 No. 5 (September – October, 2023).
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Faculty of the department is involved in following extramural research projects:
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Improvement in productive and reproductive performance of Sahiwal herd at Kaljharani, and dissemination of improved germplasm to the farmers
- Documentation of performance of Beetal goats in the field and socio-economic empowerment of goat farmers
- Establishment of stall-fed Kajali sheep unit in integration with paddy production
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Organization of trainings/camps/programs to transfer knowledge and skills related to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Organization/ participation in livestock melas
- Delivery of Radio/TV talks and extension lectures
- Supply of various inputs for promotion of livestock farming on scientific lines
- Field oriented teaching to the UG and Diploma students
- Transfer of the lab technologies related to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science to the land
- Educating the farmers through various mass media tools and extension literature in local language
- Collaborative programs with MANAGE, Hyderabad; EEI, Nilokheri etc.
- Field activities for promotion of indigenous breeds (Sahiwal cattle, Beetal goat, Kajali sheep) under extramural research projects
- Different types of extension activities
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Extension literature from Directorate of Extension Education of the University is available for supply to the farmers
- Compendiums of training programs and workshops are published from time-to-time
- Research publications based on farm and field trials, survey etc.
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Farmer Information Centre for supply of Extension Literature and various other inputs (Mineral mixture, bypass fat, uromin lick, mastitis detection kits, literature etc.) to the farmers
- Museum-cum-livestock advisory unit
- Group discussion room for the students
- Skill Development Centre-cum-Audio-visual Lab enabled with Interactive Panel, Video-Conferencing system, Digital Podium, Multimedia projector, Digital Floor Standee etc for effective lecture delivery and simulation exercises
- Photography and videography unit
- Public Address System (2 sets)
- LED display panel
- Portable Multimedia projector for field demonstration
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- Best oral/ poster presentation awards in National/International Conferences/Seminars
- Master Trainer (Agriculture Skill Council of India)
- Best PhD student award (IVRI, Izatnagar)
- Professional Society’s Awards (2) of ISAPM and ISSGPU