Last Updated on March 13, 2024, 10:55 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Department of Agriculture, and Veterinary Services in St Kitts and Nevis welcomed students from Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College’s (CFBC) Agriculture Science: Animal Husbandry Course to perform their daily Ambulatory Veterinary service to the farming community last week on Monday, March 4.
The CFBC students were accompanied by a team from the agriculture department and had various opportunities to treat, interact, and engage in several aspects related to animal husbandry. They visited several farms and farmers, watched practical aspects of animal husbandry, asked questions to the staff, and even got to perform minor procedures under the supervision of the Veterinary staff.
The visit of the students from the Animal Husbandry Course was an opportunity for the students to look forward and explore their field and knowledge by keeping in with the Department’s aim to stimulate interest in agriculture and impact the younger generation. The initiative was among the department’s shared vision toward the sustainability of the industry.
Meanwhile, the students expressed their pleasure and gratitude for the opportunity and many new experiences, and are eager to return.
Additionally, the Department of Agriculture was also delighted to host the students for this special and insightful session. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources in St Kitts has been consistent in its efforts to host these interactive sessions and consultations to encourage and persuade the nation’s youth towards such endeavors.
Recently, the Ministry held a conference meeting on February 13th, 2024. The Consultation took place at the Department of Agriculture. It provided an opportunity for the general public, farmers, backyard gardeners, food producers, and other agricultural stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussion about strategies that can help alleviate challenges caused by wild pigs and the monkey population.
The meeting dealt with the impact of feral animals on property and farms and how invasive species are destroying the local environment. The meeting was a platform for the general public to participate, acknowledge, and take insightful sessions with the Ministry at the local and national levels.
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