Punjab Animal Husbandry Department Releases Documentary on Animal Rescue Efforts During 2025 Floods
The documentary was formally unveiled by Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development
Punjab Animal Husbandry Department Releases Documentary on Animal Rescue Efforts During 2025 Floods
The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has released a documentary highlighting its efforts in rescuing and rehabilitating animals during the recent devastating floods in the state.
According to an official press release, the documentary was formally unveiled by Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development, Punjab.
The documentary stands out as a unique initiative, created entirely by the department’s own team of doctors and paramedics, the release stated.
Lauding the department’s work, Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian emphasized that under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government and the Animal Husbandry Department “stood resolute in supporting livestock farmers during the deluge.”
Over 700 villages faced unprecedented devastation during the floods. The department’s 494 dedicated teams braved treacherous conditions to provide life-saving doorstep treatment to livestock, navigating submerged areas to reach affected farmers, the minister said.
Free vaccinations for livestock and Free Medicines:
The minister further informed that over 2.53 lakh livestock were vaccinated free of cost against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS). The department also distributed free medicines worth Rs 37 lakh in the flood-affected districts. In addition, mastitis testing kits and dewormers were provided to help farmers detect and manage common livestock diseases effectively.
Preventive Measures to Contain Disease Outbreaks:
The department also undertook several preventive measures to combat the spread of diseases in the aftermath of the floods, the press release stated.
Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department, Rahul Bhandari, said, “We faced a significant risk of disease outbreaks, but our proactive approach helped mitigate it. We launched a massive free vaccination drive in all affected villages, protecting livestock from diseases like HS. Additionally, to address the acute shortage of green fodder, we distributed Uromin Licks and mineral mixtures free of cost to maintain animal health.”
Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Parmdeep Singh Walia, added that the department’s efforts were focused on “protecting the long-term health and productivity of livestock,” ensuring the well-being of both animals and the farming community.
The documentary, he said, stands as a testament to the unbreakable spirit of Punjab and the unwavering dedication of its administration. It is now available for public viewing on the official social media platforms of the Punjab Animal Husbandry Department.
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