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Amritsar, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – The World Veterinary Day was celebrated by Khalsa College of Veterinary 
and Animal Sciences (KCVAS), Amritsar with the theme, “Promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession”. It was marked by a free Vaccination Camp, for pets free Check-Up and disease screening followed by an Animal welfare camp at Khalsa Veterinary College Hospital Mahal Ram Tirath Road.
The Experts interacted with pet owners awared them about the zoometric diseases especially Rabies and also provided free Rabies vaccination for pets and stray dogs in Green and Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar. Another team of experts from KCVAS visited Boparai Baj Singh village and organized an Animal welfare camp and treated sick animals and advised farmers about correct management practices to keep animals healthy & free from diseases for sustainable production.
Principal KCVAS Dr. HK Verma highlighted the Role of veterinarians in the society and the various steps which should be taken to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession. First Keynote lecture on Pathology, Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Lumpy Skin disease was presented by Dr. KP Singh, Joint Director, Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis (CADRAD) ICAR, IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, a member of the group which first diagnosed and reported Lumpy skin disease in India.
Second keynote address on Concept of One Health vis-à-vis Environment & Society by Dr. J.S Bedi Director Centre for One Health GADVASU Ludhiana. Discussion was moderated by Dr. Pankaj Dhaka, GADVASU Ludhiana. Various Business houses dealing in Veterinary products like INTAS, ASEES supported and promoted the program. The major sponsor of the program was Vyravet (Surishi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
