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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cattle vaccination drive launched
Prayagraj: In order to protect cattle from seasonal diseases during the ongoing monsoon season and floods, an extensive vaccination exercise among cattle has been launched in city. Officials of veterinary department claim that monsoon season is considered most sensitive in terms of spread of animal diseases. A consignment of 12.25 lakh doses was brought into the district for vaccination. Chief veterinary officer (Prayagraj) Dr SN Yadav says that the vaccination programme against MFD (foot and mouth disease) was launched under the National Disease Control Programme in the district. He added, "Information about vaccination is being made available to the concerned Gram Sabha and public representatives a day before the vaccination date. " The department plans to vaccinate all the cattle, including cows and buffaloes, and for that, around 12.25 lakh doses of vaccine are available in the district. The vaccination exercise is being carried out for all cattle except those up to 4 months old and pregnant cattle above 8 months. More than 50,000 FMD vaccines were administered in the district by July 24. Officials said that the number of cows and buffaloes in Prayagraj district is 13.77 lakh. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola To cover all cows and buffaloes under vaccination, a total of 33 mobile vaccination vehicles and 350 employees are deployed and are conducting door-to-door vaccination of animals. The CVO, meanwhile, said an intensive campaign is being run in all 23 blocks of the district. After vaccinating the animals, their registration is to be uploaded in the Bharat Pashudhan app. Livestock owners are being appealed to get their animals tagged so that they can be counted. This vaccination is to be done twice a year.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Vet polyclinic in Prayagraj to offer 24x7 services for cattle
Prayagraj: The state govt has set up an advanced veterinary polyclinic at Kanti village in Sangam City for better care and medical facilities for cattle, particularly cows. The unit, a first in district, offers ultrasound, x-ray, operation theatre and pathology facility coupled with veterinary doctors on call round the clock. "About Rs 9 crore was spent to set up the veterinary polyclinic and it will be functional by the end of July," chief veterinary officer (Prayagraj) Dr SN Yadav said. Duties of PG-qualified veterinarians are being assigned round the clock to ensure better care for cows. The fact is that, keeping all priorities in mind, the state govt has increased the number of state veterinary hospitals and animal health centres. Dr Yadav claimed, "Currently, the number of veterinary centres in the district has increased to 50, which also includes the newly built polyclinic. Emergency services for cattle have also been updated. A toll-free 1962 helpline has been issued for any kind of emergency need of cattle, which any animal owner can dial and take help from. Moreover, as many as 13 mobile veterinary units in the district are operational 24x7 to provide medical advice and treatment to the cattle on the spot. "
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State govt now promoting napier grass cultivation
1 2 3 Prayagraj: In an attempt to increase the income of farmers, the state govt is promoting the cultivation of napier grass across UP. The govt also moved to offer lucrative grants to stakeholders. The state govt, under its fodder security policy, has launched a campaign to increase milk productivity per animal along with providing green and dry fodder throughout the year for cattle, sheep, goats, etc., to increase livestock. For this, the state govt is encouraging progressive farmers and fodder-producing organisations to cultivate hybrid Napier grass. Chief veterinary officer (Prayagraj), Dr SN Yadav, said, "In a first, the state govt came with a buy-back scheme in the Prayagraj region, giving a grant of Rs 20,000 per hectare to encourage the cultivation of Napier grass. Under this, the govt will also provide the root of hybrid napier grass to the beneficiaries and then buy it from them at twice the price." The process of selecting 10 beneficiaries of the district has already started. These beneficiaries can be farmers, farmer producer organisations with nurseries, self-help groups, or people running cowsheds. After buying Napier grass from these beneficiaries, the govt will provide its hybrid roots to farmers to cultivate this napier grass in large quantities. Farmers can use it as green fodder for their cattle. Especially for milk-producing animals, it is no less than green gold because this protein-rich green fodder increases the milk of animals. Dairy owners usually buy dry husk at the rate of Rs 12 per kg, but the cost of production of this green fodder is just 50 paise per kg. Through the plans, farmers can earn thousands of rupees every month by selling it to the owners of dairy farms. Napier grass is a grass that looks like sugarcane and is originally found in Thailand. Napier grass can also be grown on barren land and on the boundaries of fields. Its specialty is that it gets ready in just 20-25 days with the help of water only. About 300-400 quintals of grass are produced from one acre. After harvesting, its branches start growing again automatically. In this way, once planted, it can be produced for ten years. This was the prime reason that it is called a crop of high income at low cost, which becomes economically beneficial for farmers and cattle rearers.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Hybrid Napier grass scheme to be expanded to Prayagraj to boost fodder, livestock productivity
In a move aimed at improving fodder availability and enhancing livestock productivity, the Uttar Pradesh government is expanding its innovative fodder initiative to Prayagraj district. For the first time, the scheme will include a substantial subsidy to promote the cultivation of hybrid Napier grass—a high-yield, protein-rich fodder crop. Hybrid Napier grass in a field (For Representation only) Part of the state's broader fodder security policy, the initiative seeks to ensure the year-round availability of both green and dry fodder for cattle, sheep, goats, and other livestock. The ultimate goal is to increase milk production and strengthen rural livelihoods. Chief veterinary officer of Prayagraj, Dr SN Yadav, confirmed that a buy-back scheme is being launched in the district to encourage Napier grass cultivation. Under the programme, farmers will receive a subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per hectare. Additionally, the government will provide hybrid Napier root cuttings to selected beneficiaries and later buy back the produce at double the market price. 'This is the first time such a scheme is being implemented in Prayagraj. The selection process for the initial 10 beneficiaries is already underway,' Dr Yadav said. Eligible participants include individual farmers, nursery owners, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), self-help groups (SHGs) and managers of cow shelters (gaushalas). Already operational in districts like Hamirpur and Bahraich, the scheme is expected to transform the rural economy by encouraging farmers to adopt Napier grass cultivation. Officials have described the initiative as planting 'the seeds of prosperity — one blade of Napier grass at a time.' Once the initial harvest is procured, the government plans to distribute the root cuttings more widely, encouraging large-scale adoption across the state. High in protein, Napier grass is particularly beneficial for dairy animals, significantly boosting milk yield. 'For dairy farmers, Napier is nothing short of green gold,' officials stated. Compared to dry fodder, which costs around ₹ 12 per kilogram, Napier grass can be grown at just 50 paise per kilogram, enabling farmers to sell green fodder competitively while generating a stable income. Native to Thailand and resembling sugarcane, the grass thrives on both fertile and marginal land — even along field boundaries. Napier matures in just 20–25 days with minimal water, producing 300–400 quintals per acre. Once planted, it regenerates from stalks and remains productive for up to 10 years, making it a low-cost, high-yield, and sustainable option for fodder cultivation.
