Animal Surgery: Mobile Veterinary Unit Set Up in Alappuzha

The Mobile Veterinary Surgery Unit, established by the Animal Husbandry Department to ensure efficient treatment of domestic animals, has commenced operations in the Alappuzha district. The services of the Mobile Veterinary Surgery Unit are currently available at the District Veterinary Centre under the District Panchayat and five selected institutions.The vehicle is equipped with two doctors, a driver-cum-attendant, surgical equipment, and other essential facilities. The project is being implemented as part of the Rebuild Kerala initiative. It operates from 10 AM to 5 PM, except on Sundays. The service schedule is as follows: Monday – Chengannur Veterinary Polyclinic, Tuesday – Mavelikkara Veterinary Polyclinic, Wednesday – Ambalappuzha Veterinary Hospital, Thursday – Panavally Veterinary Dispensary, Friday – Alappuzha District Veterinary Hospital, Saturday – Mankombu Veterinary Polyclinic.Surgeries, including sterilization, will be carried out on pets at government-approved rates upon prior intimation. The services of the Mobile Veterinary Unit can be booked through the centralized call center system by calling the 24-hour toll-free number 1962.Service rates: Obstetric SurgeryCow/Buffalo – 4000Sheep/Goat – 1450Pig – 1400Dog – 4000Cat – 2500LaparotomyCow/Buffalo – 3000Sheep/Goat – 1450Pig – 1250Dog – 4000Cat – 2500Peripheral TumorCow/Buffalo – 2000Sheep/Goat – 1000Pig – 1000Dog – 2500Cat – 1500Hernia Cow/ Buffalo -2000 Sheep/ Goat- 1250 Pig - 1200 Dog - 3000 Cat - 2000 Uterine Removal Cow/ Buffalo -4000 Sheep/ Goat- 1450 Pig - 1400 Dog - 2500 Cat - 1500 Sterilization Cow/ Buffalo - 2000 Sheep/ Goat- 1000 Pig -1000 /Per piglet - 250 Dog - 1500 Cat - 750 Amputation of Limb / Extremities Cow/ Buffalo - 2000 Sheep/ Goat- 1000 Pig - 1500 Dog - 3000 Cat -2000 Other surgeries Cow/ Buffalo - 2000 Sheep/ Goat- 1450 Pig - 1000 Dog - 1500 Cat - 1000