Veterinary college in Jalukie holds farmer-scientist interaction
The College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, organised a one-day farmer-scientist interaction and technology distribution programme
Participants, faculty, and others following the
farmer-scientist interaction and technology distribution programme in Jalukie
on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — The College of Veterinary Sciences
and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, organised a one-day farmer-scientist interaction
and technology distribution programme on Wednesday, with Dr. Namsui Tho, chief
veterinary officer of Peren district, as the special guest.
- According to an update, the event commenced with a
farmer-scientist interaction session, followed by the distribution of
agricultural technology and resources to 60 beneficiaries.
- The beneficiaries received two-week-old vaccinated chicks of
the CARI-Devendra and CARI-Nirbheek chicken breeds, along with feed, feeders,
and drinkers to support their poultry farming ventures.
- This initiative was conducted in collaboration with
ICAR-CARI, Izzatnagar, under the project titled "Evaluation of CARI-improved
germplasm and its popularisation" as part of the ICAR NEH scheme.
- Dr. Mahak Singh, senior scientist from ICAR Medziphema,
Nagaland Centre, highlighted the significance of backyard poultry farming in
enhancing the livelihoods and economic well-being of poultry farmers.
- Dr. Gunjan Das, professor and head of the department of
Veterinary Medicine, discussed emerging and re-emerging diseases in poultry.
