ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema Nagaland conducted “technology awareness-cum-animal health camp and tribal sub-plan (TSP) inputs distribution programme” at Bakie village, Senapati district Manipur on February 4.
A press release by scientist, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Kamni Paia Biam stated that during the camp, more than 30 numbers of Mithun were brought to the site and vaccinated against FMD, HS and BQ diseases which were major causes of mortality in Mithun.
As part of the institute’s initiative to popularise semi-intensive Mithun, Bakie Mithun society were distributed barbed wires, CGI sheet, ear tags and applicator, bags, gumboots, raincoats and caps, from the institute. Medicines in the form of mineral mixtures, anthelmintics, ointments and antibiotics were also distributed to the farmers for the welfare of Mithuns.
The scientists also conducted an interactive session with Mithun farmers and demonstrated the technique for tagging of ear tag for Mithuns as identification tool for better record keeping of individual animals and to prevent ownership dispute. The programme was attended by the chief technical officers, Dr. Kobu khate and Kezhavituo, scientists, and coordinated by scientist, NRC on Mithun, Nagaland, Dr. Sapunii Stephen Hanah. 100 farmers attended the programme.