College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, conducts skill development training in pig husbandry.
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DIMAPUR — The College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Jalukie, Peren district, conducted a three-day skill development training programme on frontline demonstration in pig husbandry from January 29 to the 31st.
The programme was sponsored by the All India Coordinated Research Project on Plastic Engineering in Agricultural Structures and Environment Management (AICRP-PEASEM), Gangtok Centre, CAEPHT, Ranipool, Sikkim, an update stated.
A total of 30 pig farmers actively participated in the programme, which combined classroom sessions with hands-on demonstrations aimed at improving farm productivity and income through scientific pig husbandry.
Course Director Dr. Imtiwati, Assistant Professor, covered important topics such as the economic prospects of pig farming, critical care and management of piglets, and scientific feeding practices, addressing common field-level challenges faced by pig rearers.
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Course Coordinator Dr. Bhabesh Mili, Assistant Professor, explained the benefits of environment-enriched pig housing systems suitable for tropical conditions, with special emphasis on the plastic-slatted floor–based pig housing system, which helps maintain better hygiene, improves waste management, ensures animal comfort, and ultimately increases farm returns.
He also interacted with farmers on pig genetic resources of India and selection of breeding stock to enhance productivity.
Dr. Tukheswar Chutia, Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator, conducted hands-on training on detection of estrus in sows and artificial insemination in pigs, enabling farmers to understand improved breeding techniques.
A session on herd health management and disease prevention was delivered by Dr. Sashitola Ozukum, Assistant Professor, Dept. of VCC, focusing on reducing disease losses through timely preventive care.
To support adoption of scientific practices, participating farmers were provided with mineral mixtures, vitamins, deworming tablets, and other essential supplements.
A training manual was also released and distributed among the farmers, which will serve as reference guide to support the adoption of improved practices
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The programme helped farmers to better understand modern piggery practices and reinforced the importance of scientific housing, proper feeding, and health management for sustainable and profitable pig farming in the district.
Speaking at the valedictory programme, Dr. A Palanisammi, Dean (in-charge), encouraged farmers to adopt new technologies while effectively utilising locally available materials, emphasising that such an approach can make pig farming more economical, resilient, and profitable.