Veterinary Mobile Medical First Aid Camp Organized for Tribal Migratory Populations in Kalakote

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*Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments Extend Vital Healthcare Support to Livestock in Remote Areas*

*LIAQAT ALI KHATANA*

RAJOURI, OCT, 24:-In a concerted effort to safeguard the health of livestock belonging to the tribal and migratory communities, the Animal Husbandry Department Kalakote, in collaboration with the Sheep Husbandry Department Kalakote, organized a series of Veterinary Mobile Medical First Aid Camps across various far-flung areas of the region.

The initiative aims to provide on-the-spot medical assistance, vaccination, deworming, and treatment to animals accompanying nomadic groups migrating through the rugged terrains of Kalakote. These camps are being conducted under the supervision of senior officers and field veterinarians to ensure that the migratory livestock, a critical source of livelihood for the tribal population, remain healthy and disease-free during seasonal movements.

Teams of veterinary doctors and para-vets visited multiple locations, delivering medicines, offering expert consultations, and spreading awareness on animal health management and preventive care. The officers highlighted the government’s commitment to reaching every section of society, particularly those living in remote and hilly areas where access to veterinary facilities remains limited.

Locals and nomadic families expressed gratitude towards both departments for their timely intervention, stating that such field-based outreach programs play a crucial role in sustaining livestock health and the pastoral economy.

The departments assured that similar mobile aid camps will continue throughout the migratory season to ensure continuous veterinary coverage for all moving herds in the Kalakote subdivision.