Chandel, 03 March, 2026 : As part of continuous support to tribal farmers, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Chandel, in collaboration with the District Veterinary Department, Chandel, organised a one-day Animal Health Camp under the NICRA Project at Chandel Christian Village today.
Dr. Kangjam Sonamani Singh, Nodal Officer (NICRA Project, Chandel), welcomed the participants and reiterated the relevance of keeping livestock healthy and disease-free in the coming warmer months. He stated that organising regular and timely Animal Health Camps ensures the availability of essential animal healthcare services to marginal and poor farmers in the district. These camps are centred around screenings and health check-ups, vaccination, deworming, and tackling or handling probable or existing parasites in livestock.
The tribal farmers, who often rear animals using age-old methods, were encouraged to avail themselves of the services of free veterinary consultations and the distribution of medicines and mineral supplements during such camps, and to gain knowledge on improved management practices to boost livestock income and productivity. Additionally, the camps provide comfortable interaction and free consultation with veterinary officials, thereby reducing the chances of disease outbreaks and enhancing animal welfare.
Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel, and also a specialist in Animal Sciences, motivated the farmers to be serious about appropriate and timely vaccination to ensure remunerative livestock returns. She emphasised that meat, being an integral part of daily and ceremonial affairs in the entire tribal belt, makes profitable poultry and piggery rearing extremely important. To ensure satisfactory and lucrative returns, feed supplements, mineral mixtures, and vitamins need to be made part of the daily regime.
Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, SS & Head, KVK Chandel, administered swine fever vaccines to 28 piglets. Vitamins and minerals, wound-healing sprays, antiseptic solutions, bouffant caps, hand gloves, masks, and sanitizers, etc., were distributed to the farmers.
The benefits of the camp were availed by 36 farmers, thus enhancing their skills and knowledge of improved livestock management and disease prevention. This initiative not only imparted scientific temperament to livestock farmers but also contributed significantly to the welfare of tribal farmers in the district.
Dr. Kl. Levish, SMS (Agronomy); Ts. Leenda Monsang, SMS (Plant Breeding); and Hb. Lungni, SRF (NICRA Project), also attended the camp.
