Officials along with the participants during a training programme on artificial insemination and scientific pig breeding practices at Jalukie, Peren, on November 13.
Jalukie, November 14 (MExN): The College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), at Jalukie in Peren district, has trained 20 tribal women farmers in artificial insemination and scientific pig breeding practices as part of an initiative to strengthen pig-based livelihoods in Nagaland.
The three-day training programme on "Artificial Insemination in Pigs for Tribal Women Farmers" was conducted from November 11 to 13, with a focus on enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of women farmers and promoting the adoption of modern breeding technologies.
The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Dr Tukheswar Chutia, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Course Director of the programme.
Chutia highlighted the importance of empowering tribal women through skill development in scientific pig breeding and underscored the role of artificial insemination in improving pig production.
Dr A Palanisammi, In-charge Dean of the college, who chaired the inaugural session, encouraged participants to acquire modern breeding techniques and adopt scientific pig farming practices to become successful pig entrepreneurs in Nagaland.
During the training, participants were familiarised with various aspects of scientific pig breeding and management, including basic concepts of pig reproduction, heat detection, artificial insemination, the importance of breeding farms in Nagaland, and the management of breeding pigs during pregnancy and farrowing.
The sessions also covered feeding management of pigs at different stages, piglet management and sanitary measures in pig farms.
The programme included practical demonstrations and hands-on training in heat detection, artificial insemination, piglet management and needle teeth clipping to strengthen the participants' practical skills.
The training concluded on November 13 with the distribution of certificates, training manuals and vitamin-mineral mixtures to all participants who successfully completed the programme.
The sessions were conducted by experienced faculty members of the college, including Dr A Palanisammi, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics (VGO); Dr Tukheswar Chutia, Assistant Professor, Department of VGO; Dr Sarangthem Zeshmarani, Professor and Head, Department of Livestock Production and Management (LPM); and Dr Imtiwati, Assistant Professor, Department of LPM.
Other resource persons included Dr Merina Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Farm Complex (LFC); Dr Sashitola Ozukum, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC); and Dr Juli Chakma, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN).
