Mokokchung, June 8 (MExN): A four-day capacity building on meat production under State Plan 2023-24, was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Mokokchung from June 3 to 6 at El-Dora Conference Hall, Mokokchung.
Introduction and keynote address was given by Dr Tiachuba Jamir, Chief AH & Veterinary Officer, Mokokchung wherein he mentioned the importance of vaccination in livestock, especially in pigs with CSF (Classical Swine Fever) as the vaccine is available and the disease is prevalent in our district and state.He also emphasized on the importance of hygiene practices in meat production and public health safety.
Various topics ranging from animal housing, breed selection, care and management, feeding management, diseases and healthcare, to marketing strategies of piggery and poultry were presented during the course of the programme.
Resource persons of the programme were Dr Watitoshi Jamir, Dr Ketinaro Aier, Dr Wapangsashi and Dr Nemjemyanger Kubzari.
The programme was attended by 50 farmers from different blocks under Mokokchung district and the closing programme, a closing remark and vote of thanks was given by Dr Sanen Jamir, DLDO, Mokokchung, followed by vote of thanks from the participants and handing over ofcertificates of participation.
Mon: A four-day capacity building on meat production under state plan 2023-24, sponsored by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Nagaland, Kohima commenced on June 5 at Chief Veterinary Officer’s office, Mon culminated. Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Lhuveta Nyekha presented a brief introduction and keynote address on “Hygienic Meat Production and Consumption”.
The resource persons, Dr Manjan Konyak, Dr Sikhambo, Dr Y Yawing Konyak and Dr Pangdun Konyak spoke on the following topics-Scope of Piggery and Poultry rearing, Site Selection and Housing Management for pigs, Selection of Breed in Pigs, Feeding Management in Pigs, Care and management of Gilt and Sow during pregnancy and farrowing, Care and management of newborn piglets, Diseases and Health care in Pigs, Housing and floor space management in Poultry, Advantages of commercial chicks over local chickens, Feeding Management in Poultry, Management of layers, Common diseases of Poultry, and Vaccination schedule and Health care in Poultry.
Altogether, 50 progressive farmers from the district avail the training programme.
