North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) organised a pig health camp in 46 villages under Phek, Kiphire and Tuensang district from October 30 to November 20.
A press note by NEIDA senior project associate, Ketinaro Aier, stated that NEIDA along with implementing partners, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) and Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) conducted the activity which was an important component in improving piggery management practices in rural Nagaland. The camp was conducted with funding support from Tata Trusts and classical swine fever vaccine from department of AH and Veterinary Services, Nagaland.
Altogether 1593 number of pigs were vaccinated with classical swine fever vaccine and 2037 numbers of pig received various treatments on deworming, skin diseases and other cases.
The release informed that NEIDA is currently implementing a piggery activity targeting 10,000 households in Tuensang, Phek and Kiphire districts. The strategy is to ensure that basic veterinary and other services were made available to farmers to enable them to scale up their pig rearing activities.