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Ludhiana: Vet varsity plans to set up centre of excellence to tackle fodder crisis

Ludhiana: Vet varsity plans to set up centre of excellence to tackle fodder crisis

A total of 86 people attended a brainstorming session on fodder production at the vet varsity in Ludhiana, Punjab. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University plans to set up a centre of excellence there to tackle the fodder crisis affecting dairy animals and gaushala cattle. The university stated that the facility will address shortages and improve feed availability. Officials said the initiative will help dairy farmers manage nutrition issues and reduce fodder costs.

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