Animal Husbandry & Veterinary

Last Updated on: April 23, 2026

Introduction

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Lakhimpur, plays a vital role in supporting livestock development, improving animal health, and enhancing the livelihood of farmers. At the district level, the department delivers veterinary services, implements government schemes, and promotes scientific animal husbandry practices among rural households.

Our History

The department has been functioning in the district since a long period, gradually expanding its network of veterinary institutions including veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, and sub-centres. Over the years, it has contributed significantly to livestock health care, disease control, and genetic improvement programs.

Our Mandate

The key mandates of the department at the district level include:

Providing accessible and affordable veterinary health services
Implementation of livestock development programmes
Disease surveillance, prevention, and control
Promotion of artificial insemination and breed improvement
Capacity building and awareness among farmers
Supporting dairy, poultry, piggery, and goatery development

Key Programmes and Schemes

1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

Genetic upgradation of cattle through AI services
Doorstep AI delivery in rural areas

2. Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LH&DCP)

Vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (Cattle and Buffalo), Brucellosis (Cattle and Buffalo), PPR (Goat), CSF (Pig).
Disease surveillance and tagging of animals

3. Assistance to States for control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD)

Vaccination against H.S., B.Q., LSD, ET, R2B, F1, Rabies

4. National Livestock Mission (NLM)

Fodder & Feed development, Skill development & Training, Animal Insurance etc.
PM JUGA :- Distribution of Goats in forest patta land areas.

5. Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU)

Doorstep treatment facilities on phone call basis (Phone No. 1962)
8 nos. functional in Lakhimpur district

Achievements

Increased artificial insemination coverage in the district
Successful vaccination drives under LHDCP
Reduction in major livestock diseases
Improved milk and meat production
Enhanced farmer awareness and participation

Future Plan

Expansion of AI services and mobile veterinary units
Strengthening disease diagnostic facilities
Promotion of commercial dairy and piggery farming
Digital monitoring of livestock services
Skill development programs for farmers

Contact Details

Sl. No.	Name of Officers	Designation	Contact No.
1	Dr. Chatrapati Goyari	i/c DVO	9954407538
2	Dr. Tikendra Sonowal	Officer In-charge, ICDP	8638816162
3	Dr. Manoj Thakuria	Asstt. Director, BCPP	8486803939
4	Dr. Khagen Bhuyan	Assistant Research Officer, BCPP	7002575597
5	Dr. Rajkumpani Deori	Fodder Dev. Officer	9957200551
6	Dr. Bhupen Sharmah	Cattle Dev. Officer	9707870920
7	Dr. Dipak Kakati	Regional A.I. Officer	9395226419
8	Dr. Golap Baishya	Project Officer (Crash)	8011462992
9	Dr. Sahana Begum	Rural Dairy Extension Officer	9706012998