Two-day cattle show to begin tomorrow at Samathur

To promote dairy entrepreneurship among farmers, a two-day expo of cattle is scheduled to be held from tomorrow at Samathaur in the district.
The main aim of the exhibition 'Kongu Nadu Kalnadai Thiruvizha' (Kongu Nadu Cattle Show) was to protect indigenous breeds of cattle, to create awareness of latest dairy farming practices and to increase wealth of farmers through dairy farming and other allied activities, R Jagadeeshan, Manager, Vanavarayar Foundation, organisers, told reporters here today.
With more than 60 stalls, showcasing cattle feed, farm machinery, breeding and production, nutrition, the expo is expected to attract visitors from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, he said.

The stall from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Veterinary University, will throw light on various types of farming, like organic farming and medical inputs to maintain the cattle, which would be beneficial to farmers, he said.
The show would also serve as a platform for farmers, companies, producers, organizations and all agri, dairy and livestock professionals to gather under a single roof annually and share knowledge, technology and innovations, he said.
It was also planned to set up a model farm next year for the benefit of cattle breeders and milk producers, so that new breeds can be supplied to them, he said.