Capacity building on meat production underway in Longleng

DIMAPUR — A four-day capacity building on meat production organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Longleng, is underway in Longleng at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) conference hall. It commenced on Wednesday.

According to a DIPR report, the training programme was carried out by the Chief Veterinary Office of Longleng, with technical assistance from the KVK Longleng.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Hari Charan Kalita, senior scientist and head, KVK Longleng, emphasised the importance of training and hygienic meat production, preservation, and value addition as a potential source of socio-economic income.

In the keynote address, Dr. Aoyimsen Jamir, veterinary surgeon, Longleng, elaborated on the importance of clean and hygienic meat production from the farm to the consumer’s table.

He mentioned that the training over the four days would encompass not only care and management but also the slaughter and processing of meat for table purposes. He cautioned the trainees that while meat serves as a vital protein source for nutrition, if not carefully processed, it could also become a potential source for the spread of various parasitic, bacterial, and viral diseases.

He mentioned that due to classical swine fever and African swine fever being endemic in Nagaland, pig owners should exercise caution and avoid discarding leftover food into pig feed, especially after consuming pork curry.

Dr. Lily Ngullie, subject matter specialist (Animal Science), presented on the care and management of pigs and poultry concerning the geo-climatic conditions in Longleng district, as well as on meatborne parasitic and zoonotic diseases.

Dr. Mophe B. Phom, VAS (MVU), presented on the prevention and control of common diseases of livestock and poultry prevalent in Longleng district.

It was chaired by M Bongdok Ngonyen, and a total of 52 trainees attended the training programme.