World Veterinary Day observed in city

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Apr 28, 2012: World Veterinary Day 2012 was jointly observed at Hotel Deepa Comfort on April 28 Saturday by the DK Zilla Panchayat, the Karnataka Veterinary Council, the Karnataka State Government Veterinarians Association, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, and the Karnataka Veterinary Association. 

Inaugurating the event, Dr. K. N. Vijayprakash, the CEO of ZP, said that people are too busy to bother about animal welfare these days. Speaking about the past, he said that people used to keep water outside their houses so that thirsty animals could have a drink. They would also sprinkle some sugar on the ground for the ants, but these acts of kindness towards animals can be seen no more, he said.

Stating that birds and animals die in huge numbers after drinking stagnant water from ponds, he said that the city must consider effective ways to manage liquid waste. 

The chief guests of the event were Ravi Kumar Kakade, the managing director of DK Milk Union, and Mrs. K. Rohini, the district information and publicity officer. KVD President Dr. G. Shivananda was also present.