Anantnag, November 04: The Mass Deworming Week 2026 has successfully concluded across Anantnag district, covering 236 villages through 68 Sheep Extension Centres. During the campaign, a total of 1,40,400 sheep and goats belonging to 2,111 breeders were administered deworming treatment to safeguard livestock health and improve animal productivity.
District Sheep Husbandry Officer Anantnag, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Khanday, said the initiative was aimed at ensuring healthy livestock by providing timely deworming treatment to sheep and goats across the district.
He added that free medicines were provided to livestock owners during the campaign under the ASCAD (Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases) programme.
Dr. Khanday further advised breeders who could not get their animals examined during the campaign, particularly those whose flocks have recently returned from highland pastures, to contact their nearest Sheep Extension Centres for necessary health check-ups and treatment.
Sharing the overall livestock profile of the district, he said that approximately 3.08 lakh sheep and goats are registered with the Sheep Husbandry Department, with around 9,700 registered breeders associated with the sector.
He said the district contributes approximately 20 lakh kilograms of mutton and over 5 lakh kilograms of wool annually, highlighting the significant contribution of sheep husbandry to the local economy and rural livelihoods.
The District Sheep Husbandry Officer also informed that approximately 5.5 lakh doses of vaccines have been administered so far to protect livestock against various diseases on routine basis.
He emphasised that regular vaccination, timely deworming and proper veterinary care are essential for maintaining healthy livestock and strengthening the sheep-rearing sector in Anantnag district.
