Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Gujarat's Veterinary Services Boost Livestock and Dairy Farmers
In Gujarat, India, there are more than 2,200 veterinary doctors who take care of animals in over 18,000 villages.
The government has made sure that there is at least one veterinary hospital for every 10 villages.
This helps the people who raise cattle and the famous Amul dairy company.
The veterinary doctors visit the villages on time to check the animals and give advice on what to feed them.
This has made the milk quality better.
The government also provides vaccines and other support to the farmers.
Amul follows strict rules to make sure the milk and dairy products are safe.
With the help of technology and training, Amul now sells its products in almost 50 countries.
Over 2,200 veterinary doctors serve in more than 18,000 villages in Gujarat.
The state ensures one government veterinary hospital for every 10 villages.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) sources milk from cattle rearers, benefiting from veterinary support.
Timely veterinary care and scientific guidance have improved milk quality and productivity.
Amul adheres to FSSAI standards and exports dairy products to nearly 50 countries.
- Who
- Veterinary doctors, cattle rearers, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), Amul
- What
- Veterinary services and support for livestock and dairy farmers
- When
- Ongoing since 1962, with recent updates on December 30
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To ensure timely and accessible medical services for livestock, improve milk quality and productivity, and support dairy exports
- Number of Veterinary Doctors
- 2,200+
- Number of Villages Covered
- 18,000+
- Government Veterinary Hospitals per 10 Villages
- 1
- Milk Sourcing Organization
- Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF)
- Brand Name
- Amul
- Years of Animal Husbandry Services
- 1962-Present
- Number of Export Countries
- 50