Hon. Shri. Babanrao Pachpute Vichardhara Trust
Parikrama Veterinary Science College
Recognized by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi and Government of India.
Affiliated to MAFSU, Nagpur,Maharashtra
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Poultry Farm

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The poultry farm at Parikrama Veterinary Science College, located in Kashti, Maharashtra, is a modern facility dedicated to advancing poultry science through education, research, and community outreach. Affiliated with the esteemed Parikrama Veterinary College, the farm serves as a practical training ground for students and a resource hub for local farmers, supporting sustainable poultry production and industry innovation.

Facilities
The farm is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to support various aspects of poultry management:
• Broiler Unit: Designed for research on broiler chicken growth, feed efficiency, and disease management.
• Layer House: Supports studies on egg production, quality, and nutritional optimization.
• Hatchery Unit: Features an incubator and hatcher with a 500-egg capacity, enabling hands-on training in chick production and hatchery management.
Research and Innovation support
The Department of Poultry Science drives cutting-edge research to address industry challenges:
• Nutrition and Feed Technology: Investigates cost-effective feed formulations and nutritional strategies to enhance growth and egg production.
• Health and Biosecurity: Collaborates with the Department of Veterinary Pathology for disease diagnosis, post-mortem examinations, and vaccination strategies.
• Sustainability: Explores waste management solutions, such as composting poultry manure and utilizing hatchery waste for biogas production.

Extension Services
The farm is committed to empowering the local farming community through:
• Training Programs: Conducts short-term courses for farmers, unemployed youth, and women on commercial broiler production, quail rearing, and backyard poultry farming.
• Technical Consultancy: Provides project reports and guidance for establishing small-scale poultry farms, along with solutions to day-to-day farming challenges.
• Farmer Support: Supplies day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and technical advice via phone or in-person consultations to local poultry farmers.