Vetnews | Oktober 2024 20 « BACK TO CONTENTS building programme, with helpline services establishing a separate wing for telehealth consultancy and implementing strict vigilance on quackery were the suggestions in rank order, mentioned by respondents to overcome difficulties in providing telehealth Services. Bonnie et al (2021) reported that to answer the challenges of network and internet services in extension services, there is a need to develop the infrastructure base; this will help speed up the digitalization of the agricultural sector of developing countries. In supporting the present finding of timely veterinary aid to animals along with Telehealth services, Kastelic and Ogilvie (2021) reported that “Telemedicine complements the delivery of in-clinic or on-site veterinary medicine in order to expand a veterinarian’s ability to provide care to animals”. Present findings of establishing telehealth and regulation of services with the vigilance of quackery were supported by Briceno (2021), who reported that in most countries telemedicine has not been regulated, however, laws will be created in the near future. Similarly, Smith et al (2022) proposed the critical need for curricula around veterinary telemedicine, financially resilient business models, understanding health disparities & vulnerable populations and future preparedness for health, economic or other crisis response during the pandemic. CONCLUSION The medicine cases were found to be most delivered among telehealth services. Hence, as suggested by respondents while establishing a separate wing for telehealth services, the prime importance can be provided fortheemergencymedicineservices,withaprovisionforaccessibilitytoattend the emergency cases present during a pandemic period. Considering the attitude towards extension advisory services during the pandemic it was found to be less favourable among the majority of respondents, this might be due to the additional duty of telehealth consultancy with other routines. Hence, it had been suggested by respondents, to establish a separate wing for helpline services along with telehealth consultancy. Assessing animal health conditions without a physical examination and insufficient technical support for consultation were major constraints for providing telehealth services. These can be effectively addressed with the utilization of wearable biosensors. Hence, the provision of such précised sensor technology to remote areas during pandemic periods will enable telehealth to render its service in a quality manner. v REFERENCES Alagukannan G, Rajkala A, Thirumalaivasan M and Shobana S (2020). Constraints analysis during COVID-19 lockdown and rehabilitation measures for farmers. J Krishi Vigyan. 9 (1): 45-49. 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