This course was jointly organized by the College and the SLVA. It was conducted at the Department of Farm Animal Production and Health of the FVMAS during week-ends from 6th October to 11th November 2017. It carried a value of 2 credits. The chief resource persons were Dr. Anil Pushpakumara and Prof. Basil Alexander. The participants comprised 15 veterinarians from the public and private sectors.