Chandigarh: Punjab govt is set to roll out ‘Blue Cross’ veterinary medicine stores in six districts to make advanced animal healthcare more accessible and affordable, said animal husbandry, fisheries and dairy development minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian here on Sunday.Under the move, aimed at reducing the financial burden on farmers and strengthen rural livestock economy, Khudian said, “Livestock farmers will receive a 30% discount on all generic veterinary medicines and a 20% discount on branded medicines at ‘Blue Cross’ stores.”He said ‘Blue Cross’ stores will be established within state-of-the-art veterinary polyclinics in Gurdaspur, Patiala, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Muktsar and Amritsar districts. Khudian said, “Direct access to genuine medicines within polyclinics will ensure safety and save critical time, while the integration of pharmacy services with existing IPD facilities will provide a seamless continuum of care from diagnosis to recovery. Healthier livestock will lead to higher productivity and strengthen the sustainability of dairy and allied rural economies.”
