Longleng, March 1 (MExN): KVK Longleng conducted four days skill oriented training on “Scientific Backyard Pig Farming” from February 23 to 26. The training was organized by Dr. Lily Ngullie, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) and co-coordinated by Thungchano Ezung, Progamme Assistant (Home Science). Scientific knowledge on housing, feeding, selection of breeding stock, disease management, breeding management, hygiene and sanitation were imparted during the four days training. The farmers were also trained on production of cereal crops, tubers, oil seeds used for pig feeding, water conservation and value added products of meat by SMS and Programme Assistant of other disciplines. The course director and programme coordinator, Dr. KL Meena in his concluding remarks encouraged the participants to put into practice the scientific knowledge for introducing better germplasm and increasing the pig population in Longleng district. 36 participants from 9 different villages of Longleng district attended the training, where de-wormers and mineral mixtures were distributed to the participants along with certificate.
