Veterinary and Livestock Sector: A Blueprint for Capacity Building

Livestock sector is indispensable for food security and well-being of the society. There has been rapid progress in the intellectual understanding and accomplishments in veterinary and livestock sectors, but the scenario of global food market, trans-border animal infections, zoonotic diseases, public health threats and biological disasters is changing very fast. A new book “Veterinary and Livestock Sector: A Blueprint for Capacity Building” edited by Dr. Sudhi Ranjan Garg was recently released by Mr. R. R. Jowel, Vice Chancellor, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar at a university function. The book provides the blueprints and action plans for development in these sectors. The book is a rich source of invaluable information for the policymakers, planners, Boards and organizations concerned with animal health, animal welfare, livestock production, disease control, zoonoses and public health.