ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), under the SBI Gram Saksham programme, conducted training on ‘prevention and cure for pigs from diseases’ on May 28 and 29.
Chümoukedima, May 29 (MExN): The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), under the SBI Gram Saksham programme, conducted training on ‘prevention and cure for pigs from diseases’ on May 28 and 29.
According to a press statement from AIDA, the training aimed to benefit 150 pig rearers from 10 selected villages in the Chümoukedima district, with 103 beneficiaries attending the sessions.
The participating villages included Bade, Diezephe, Khriezephe, Murise, RazhapheBawe, Seluophe, Tsithrongse, Urra, Vidima, and Virazouma.
The training was structured into two-hour sessions for each pair of villages, ensuring that participants received detailed and practical knowledge on maintaining the health of their pigs, the AIDA stated.
Dr Vekuto Sema, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon from Chümoukedima, conducted the training, offering crucial insights into disease prevention, effective treatments, and overall pig health management. He addressed common pig diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), swine diarrhea, skin diseases, worm infestations, classical swine fever, and African swine fever. He also emphasized the importance of early intervention and provided comprehensive preventive measures to combat these issues.
Dr Sema also stressed the importance of basic first aid skills for beneficiaries to promptly address diseases. He advocated for the use of home remedies for minor ailments and highlighted the practicality of first aid knowledge for effective at-home care. Specific remedies for issues such as post-delivery feeding problems and eye infections in pigs, confirmed the safety of using deworming tablets for pregnant sows, and reiterated best practices for hygiene and disease prevention were also provided. Project Manager Lanthou Mark provided additional insights during the training.
The AIDA said that this initiative underscores its commitment to empowering local communities with the knowledge and resources necessary for sustainable livestock management and overall economic development.
