Trainees and officials at the concluding day of the three-day training programme on ‘Building the Capacity of Tribal Women Farmers in Pig Reproduction and Artificial Insemination’ conducted by CVSc & AH Jalukie from January 7 to 9. (Photo Courtesy: CVSc & AH),
Jalukie, January 11 (MExN): The College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (CVSc & AH), Central Agricultural University, Jalukie, Peren, conducted a three-day training programme on “Building the Capacity of Tribal Women Farmers in Pig Reproduction and Artificial Insemination” from January 7 to 9.
A total of 28 women farmers from Peren district participated in the training.
The training was inaugurated with the release of a Training Manual by Dr I Shakuntala, Dean of the College and Chairman of the programme, along with Prof Gunjan Das, Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr Tukheswar Chutia, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, who also served as the Course Director.
Welcoming the gathering, Dr Chutia highlighted the importance of upskilling women farmers in scientific pig breeding practices.
Prof Das encouraged the participants to emerge as potential pig producers in the state, while the Dean underscored the need for adopting scientific breeding methods and urged the trainees to apply the technical knowledge gained to enhance productivity.
During the training, participants were introduced to various aspects of pig breeding and management, including heat detection, artificial insemination, feeding and management at different stages, farrowing management, piglet care and sanitary measures. Hands-on practical sessions on artificial insemination were also conducted.
The programme concluded on January 9 with Dr Tsileu Haikube, Chief Veterinary Officer.
Gracing the valedictory function as the special guest, Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Tsileu Haikube moted that said that Naga women play a crucial role in the piggery sector and encouraged the participants to strengthen pig farming practices by adopting the scientific skills acquired during the training.
Certificates were distributed to all the trainees by the Dean.
The resource persons at the training programme included Dr Chutia; Dr T Gyaneshori Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Production Management; Dr Merina Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Farm Complex; Dr Khwairakpam Ratika, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutrition; Dr Sedeneinuo Suohu, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology; and Dr Iluheibe, Farm Manager, Department of Livestock Farm Complex.
