DIMAPUR, AUGUST 18 (MExN): A training programme was organized in NRC on mithun at Jharnapani campuses on “Basics Laboratory Diagnostic techniques with special reference to Mithun diseases’’ from 9th -18th August 2011. The programme was attended by veterinary professional from Disease Investigation Unit, Dimapur, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of Nagaland. Among the participants were Dr. Atem, Deputy Director, Dr (Mrs) Amenla Imchen, Dr. Asenmo Limyn, Dr. R. Temjen Ao, Dr. E. Kepfoh and Dr. Salang Temjen from Disease Investigation Unit.
During training programme, various basics and advance techniques for disease diagnosis were discussed and demonstrated. The participants involved themselves by performing techniques and methods in laboratory condition. They were imparted training on routine microbiological, Pathological and parasitological techniques for isolation, identification and characterization of various pathogens. The scientists at institute also demonstrated use of high precision techniques like atomic absorption spectrophotometery, polymerase chain reaction and ELISA which can be utilized for carrying out sensitive, accurate and rapid method of diagnosis.
In valedictory function of the training programme the Director, NRC on Mithun emphasized that the state animal husbandry department and central agencies should work together for improving the livestock health of the state. He expressed his willingness to extend all possible assistance in the form of modern laboratory facilities and services of different scientists of the institute for the welfare of farming community. He emphasized the need of working together in the form of a disease investigation team so that some focussed programme can be implemented for the betterment of farming community.
The participants also expressed their thanks to the Director and scientists of the institute for their sincere effort for making this programme a very effective and informative one. Dr. Atem, Deputy Director also assured that their centre wil be working in collaboration with NRC on Mithun for carrying out Diseases monitoring and surveillance of the Livestock diseases in general and Mithun in particular in the state. He further expressed the need for organizing more such training programmes in future for improving the skill and competence of field veterinarians employed in the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department. The meeting ended with the vote of thanks offered by Dr. Vidya Singh.
During training programme, various basics and advance techniques for disease diagnosis were discussed and demonstrated. The participants involved themselves by performing techniques and methods in laboratory condition. They were imparted training on routine microbiological, Pathological and parasitological techniques for isolation, identification and characterization of various pathogens. The scientists at institute also demonstrated use of high precision techniques like atomic absorption spectrophotometery, polymerase chain reaction and ELISA which can be utilized for carrying out sensitive, accurate and rapid method of diagnosis.
In valedictory function of the training programme the Director, NRC on Mithun emphasized that the state animal husbandry department and central agencies should work together for improving the livestock health of the state. He expressed his willingness to extend all possible assistance in the form of modern laboratory facilities and services of different scientists of the institute for the welfare of farming community. He emphasized the need of working together in the form of a disease investigation team so that some focussed programme can be implemented for the betterment of farming community.
The participants also expressed their thanks to the Director and scientists of the institute for their sincere effort for making this programme a very effective and informative one. Dr. Atem, Deputy Director also assured that their centre wil be working in collaboration with NRC on Mithun for carrying out Diseases monitoring and surveillance of the Livestock diseases in general and Mithun in particular in the state. He further expressed the need for organizing more such training programmes in future for improving the skill and competence of field veterinarians employed in the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department. The meeting ended with the vote of thanks offered by Dr. Vidya Singh.
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