Role of veterinarians hailed at World Veterinary Day in Rayachoti

Veterinarians play a crucial role in the development of the dairy sector and strengthening of living standards of the dairy farmers, Annamayya district Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran said.

Speaking at the World Veterinary Day celebrations at the PGRES Hall here on Saturday (April 26), the Joint Collector highlighted the duties and responsibilities of the veterinarians, saying that beyond treating animals, they also serve the community through critical services like artificial insemination, surgeries, vaccinations, and emergency care in the villages. “Veterinarians are the lifeline of the dairy sector. Honoring them and recognising their services remain the responsibility of all in society,” Mr. Rajendran said.

District Revenue Officer (DRO) D. Madhusudhan Rao termed veterinarians “frontline warriors for public health”, saying that healthy livestock always impacts rural community’s economic progress. “I initially aspired to become a veterinarian, but joined the revenue services, though I still cherish the dream, and I love the cattle to match it,” he said.

Joint Director (Animal Husbandry) Gunasekhar Pillai underlined the theme of the year 2025-26 — “Animal Health Takes a Team.” He observed that a nation’s moral standing is reflected in its treatment of animals.

Speakers at the event further called for better sanitation facilities in veterinary hospitals. They highlighted the emotional support animals provide, especially in the absence of joint families.

Officials from the Animal Husbandry department of Madanapalle, Rajampet, and Rayachoti subdivisions attended the programme.