Kerala government steps in to help dairy farmers facing high feed prices, says Minister Bindu Krishna

The Kerala government is stepping in to solve problems faced by dairy farmers, including the steep rise in cattle feed prices. Minister Bindu Krishna shared this update on Friday, November 13, while opening the newly renovated Thevalappuram veterinary hospital in Neduvathoor grama panchayat.

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The government is giving special priority to rural animal husbandry and dairy sectors because they form the backbone of the rural economy. Officials plan to ensure high-quality milk production and make milk testing systems more efficient. The renovation work at the Thevalappuram Veterinary Hospital cost ₹60 lakh. The newly improved facility now includes a doctor's room, an office, a pharmacy, a storeroom, a verandah, two washrooms, and a porch. During the event, Minister Bindu Krishna also handed over financial aid of ₹16,400 to a dairy farmer named Suresh Babu, whose cow died in a lightning strike. K.N. Balagopal, MLA, presided over the function, joined by local leaders including Neduvathoor grama panchayat president Vidya V., Kottarakara block panchayat president S. Bindu, district panchayat vice-president Arun Babu S.R., and District Animal Husbandry Officer Sheeja.

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Veterinary hospitals and animal husbandry departments play a vital role in rural areas by providing timely vaccinations, disease surveillance, and early detection of contagious illnesses in farm animals. State governments frequently step in with financial relief and infrastructure projects to support local dairy farmers who face sudden livestock losses and rising operational costs.