Ludhiana 30-April 2025- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana successfully conducted a five-day Pig Farming Training Programme. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 40 trainees hailing from various districts of Punjab and Haryana.
Dr R S Grewal, Director of Extension Education stated that the university is dedicated to the economic advancement, sustainability, and well-being of livestock farmers and businesses and is making every effort to achieve this goal. He also mentioned that pig farming has become quite popular among farmers because of its rapid growth and profitability, and the university is giving all the information and guidance they need to start pig farming on a scientific basis.
Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Course Director and HoD, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education revealed that the training comprised a blend of theory and practical sessions, equipping participants with scientific knowledge and hands-on skills in pig farming. Experts from the university delivered sessions on housing, breeding, nutrition, health management, and marketing strategies related to pig production. A progressive pig farmer Mr Surinder Singh Khullar also shared his experiences with the trainees. 
Dr. Parminder Singh, Additional Director of Extension Education, chaired the valedictory session and appreciated the active involvement of participants and encouraged them to adopt pig farming as a sustainable livelihood option. Certificates were distributed to all the participants as a mark of their successful completion of the training. The programme was successfully coordinated by Dr. Rajesh Kasrija and Dr. Akshita Chadda.
Dr Jaswinder further said that the university is going to organize a two weeks training programme on Dairy Farming from May 05, 2025, interested folks can attend the same at the Ludhiana campus of the university.