Dimapur, November 13 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra Wokha and ICAR Nagaland Centre Jointly organized two days programme on animal health camp and training cum workshop on scientific livestock rearing on November 11 and 12 at Longsa village, Wokha. A press note stated the objective of the programme was delivered by Dr.Manas Patra, Scientist, ICAR, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema.
A brief lecture on scientific rearing of livestock was undertaken by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS, KVK, Wokha where he deliberated in detail about the scientific methods to be adopted in successful rearing of livestock. Interaction followed, where the participants enthusiastically interacted with the Scientist. Vote of thanks was delivered by Zayio, Chairman of Village council, Longs Village. The inaugural function was followed up with animal health camp conducted by Dr.Manas Patra, Scientist and Dr.Rajib Das, where large quantity of medicines, vitamins and minerals was distributed to around 120 farmers. The vaccination programme for pig was conducted by Dr.Chonben Kikon along with three Veterinary
Field Assistant from District Veterinary Officer Wokha where around 250 pigs were vaccinated against swine fever. The vaccination programme for dogs was conducted by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS where more than 150 dogs were vaccinated against rabies. It was also mentioned that the programme was funded by Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance(PD-ADMAS) ICAR under Tribal sub Plan in which Wokha District and Dimapur District was selected to implement the programme.
A brief lecture on scientific rearing of livestock was undertaken by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS, KVK, Wokha where he deliberated in detail about the scientific methods to be adopted in successful rearing of livestock. Interaction followed, where the participants enthusiastically interacted with the Scientist. Vote of thanks was delivered by Zayio, Chairman of Village council, Longs Village. The inaugural function was followed up with animal health camp conducted by Dr.Manas Patra, Scientist and Dr.Rajib Das, where large quantity of medicines, vitamins and minerals was distributed to around 120 farmers. The vaccination programme for pig was conducted by Dr.Chonben Kikon along with three Veterinary
Field Assistant from District Veterinary Officer Wokha where around 250 pigs were vaccinated against swine fever. The vaccination programme for dogs was conducted by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS where more than 150 dogs were vaccinated against rabies. It was also mentioned that the programme was funded by Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance(PD-ADMAS) ICAR under Tribal sub Plan in which Wokha District and Dimapur District was selected to implement the programme.
