There is a sizeable domestic animal population in Karaikal region

INFRASTRUCTURE: One Veterinary Hospital, Five Veterinary Dispensaries, 6 Key village Centres, are in this region.

OTHER SUPPORTIVE INSTITUTIONS: Clinical Laboratory, Central veterinary Medical Stores and Vaccine Dept, Extension Wing. Also a Poultry Farm is also setup. Dairy farms have also been established in Private sectors. Cooperative Milk Society has also done a better job to promote the Diary Development Programme.

ADMINISTRATION: A separate Department for Animal Husbandry is functioning under the head of the Joint Director.