Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines for Animals
November 6 , 2024 16 hrs 0 min 10 0
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), has released the “Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs)” for livestock and poultry.
The SVTGs have been developed in collaboration with the FAO and supported by the UN Agency for International Development (USAID).
It aims to deliver standardised, rational treatment for a variety of animal diseases, thus ensuring improved animal health and veterinary care across India.
It includes recommended treatments with dosage, route, duration of treatment for various drugs also including antimicrobial drugs, withdrawal periods, potential side effects, and decision criteria for first-line treatments.