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security in the country as a whole. applicable knowledge are helpful in
Emphasis has been given to overall the varying situations with which the
development of animal husbandry farmers have to deal with in their day-
sector, dairy sector, poultry sector and to-day life.
wildlife. In other words, the varsity is On-farm demonstration of poultry
a platform nurturing human resources farming activities and training
and knowledge for the sustainable programme for farmers and
development of livestock. unemployed youth have also proven
If the outcome turns good, researches to be a success. Radio talks and video
aimed at exploring the feasibility of conferencing programmes, involved by
blending coconut and its products experts in the respective fields on goat
for manufacture of dairy products rearing, rabbit rearing, conservation
and standardising the technique for of native breeds of cattle and goats
manufacture will be a great solace are also catering to the requirements
to dairy and coconut farmers alike. of farmers from diverse backgrounds.
Some of the research publications are Special camps have also been
available on the varsity website. organised for livestock farmers.
Teaching, research and other services KVASU Leap is a special portal to
of the varsity are interlinked for better support entrepreneurs. “We are
results. The extension programmes extending support to entrepreneurs
bring the research findings of the across the globe. Our efforts in
varsity to the doorsteps of the farmers. supporting entrepreneurship in
Besides this, some of the initiatives livestock, food processing, biotech
equip the farmers to use cutting edge and pharmaceutical sectors have
technologies and strategies. In fact, proven to be successful,” said Dr
the research findings and practically Deepa. “As the KVASU Leap portal is

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