World Veterinary Day 2025 marked with national workshop; theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying marked World Veterinary Day 2025 with a national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025, on the theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
Summary
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying celebrated World Veterinary Day 2025 with a national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025, inaugurated by Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel. Highlighting the theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team', he stressed collaboration among veterinarians, para-veterinary staff, scientists and public health professionals. The release noted that India has over 536 million livestock, the largest in the world, and that nearly 70% of rural households depend on animals for income, food and security.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 26 April 2025, New Delhi
- Theme
- Animal Health Takes a Team
- Inaugurated by
- MoS Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel
- Livestock
- 536 million+ (largest in the world)
- Rural dependence
- ~70% of rural households
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of World Veterinary Day 2025, as highlighted at the national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Animal Health Takes a Team
The theme highlighted was 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
As per the Animal Husbandry Department's release of 26 April 2025, India's livestock population is over:
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Correct answer: D — 536 million
India is home to over 536 million livestock, the largest in the world.