Proper care of livestock must in winters: Vet

Ludhiana, December 11

In Punjab, there is an extreme of meteorological variation where recorded temperature deepens down even in minus degrees during December and January months.

Dr BK Bansal, Director, Livestock Farms, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University said three aspects requires much attention in this season i.e. environment modification through proper shelter management, improving body reserves through nutritional management and proper health care.

He suggested that suitable bedding up to the depth of 4-6 inches in large animals and 2 inches for smaller animals should be provided on pucca (concrete) floor as direct contact of animal with cold floor will leads to more body heat loss through conduction.

Paddy straw, dry grass, wheat bhusa, saw dust, rice husk etc. could be used as bedding material. — TNS