Alappuzha District is a scenic terrain that combines the paddy fields of Kuttanad, tenderly caressed by the arms of the Vembanad backwater. The villages of Alappuzha, graced with green paddy fields, serve as the main hubs for cultivation, fishing, the coir industry, and animal husbandry.

The functioning of the Animal Husbandry Department in Alappuzha District began with the formation of the district in 1957. In 1987, the Animal Husbandry Department began functioning under the control of the District Animal Husbandry Officer, who holds the rank of Joint Director.

Veterinary Infrastructure:

Currently, there are a total of 143 veterinary institutions in the district, including: 1 District Veterinary Centre, 6 Veterinary Polyclinics, 18 Veterinary Hospitals, 55 Veterinary Dispensaries, 61 Veterinary Subcentres, 2 Regional Animal Health Care Centres, 1 Calf Feed Subsidy Programme Office, 1 Animal Disease Control Project Office

All these institutions operate under the administrative control of the District Animal Husbandry Officer, Alappuzha.

Veterinary Services:

• 24-Hour Veterinary Services: Veterinary polyclinics in Haripad and Cherthala provide round-the-clock veterinary services. Additionally, mobile veterinary units in Kanjikuzhy and Muthukulam blocks offer doorstep services to farmers.

• Nighttime Veterinary Services: Alappuzha District offers nighttime veterinary services across twelve blocks: Bharanikavu, Arayad, Chengannur, Ambalappuzha, Thakazhy, Pallana, Kanjikuzhy, Champakulam, Veliyanad, Haripad, Muthukulam, and Mavelikkara, covering coastal, midland, and wetland areas.

Staffing Structure:

Contact Details:

• District Animal Husbandry Office, VCSB Road, Erezha, Mullakkal, Alappuzha, Kerala 688011

• Phone: 0477 2252431

• Email: dahoalp.ker@nic.in