Phek, March 29 (MExN): A poultry vaccination cum animal health camp was held at Phuhgi village, Chozuba block under the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav programme on March 26.
Organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Phek, the camp was led by Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) assisted by Supporting Staff Setsonyi Puro and Zakahi.
More than 500 poultry birds were immunized against Ranikhet disease, which is an acute highly contagious disease in fowls and causes great economic loss to the farmers every year due to its endemic and epidemic nature, stated a press release from Sr. Scientist and Head, KVK, ICAR- NRC Mithun, Porba, Phek.
Veterinary counseling and treatment to the ailing animals was provided to livestock farmers of the village. They were also given free anthelmintic medicines and mineral mixture for chicken, pig, thotho, rabbit, dog and cat. Meanwhile, animal health promoting medication was provided to the farmers to boost the immunity of their animals against various livestock diseases.
