Livestock Technology Park at Gannoruwa

A long felt need for a model livestock farm for training and awareness purposes, "Livestock Technology Park" was established recently by the department at Gannoruwa. This will cater to the demands of general public specially livestock farmers, youths and school children.

Live poultry strains displayed to illustrate the evolution of commercial poultry lines is the most attractive feature of this park. Model cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit units have been established to demonstrate different types of housing and management systems. Several pasture and fodder varieties recommended for different agro-ecological zones of Sri Lanka have also been cultivated here. A museum displaying traditional equipment used for animal handling and draught purposes is an eye catching component in this park.

Honourable A. Thondaman, Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development declared open this "Livestock Technology Park" on 06 June 2012.

Hon. H.R. Mithrapala Deputy Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development,Dr. K.M.T. Kendaragama, Secretary to the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Community Development, Dr. W.K. de Silva, Director General, Department of Animal Production and Health and other officials of the Ministry and the Department were also present at this occasion.