A comprehensive piggery management training programme was conducted cluster-wise across the Asetkong range on Saturday as part of the Community Piggery Project initiated under the District Plan by Advisor for Law and Justice and Land Revenue, TN Manen.
Under the project, 169 high-quality piglets were distributed in April to more than 100 beneficiaries selected by village councils across the constituency. The training served as a vital follow-up initiative and was organised in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mokokchung, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), and Think Tank Asetkong.
Training sessions were held at multiple venues to ensure wider participation. Beneficiaries from the Longjang, Khanimu, Longpa and Chami clusters attended the programme at Longjang Community Hall; those from Sungratsu, Yisemyong and Yimchalu gathered at Senden Salang, Sungratsu; while participants from Mopungchuket and Molungkong attended the session at Mopungchuket Council Hall.
Resource persons Dr Sarendi Walling, ACTO (Animal Science), KVK Mokokchung, and Dr Simon, retired Joint Director of AH&VS, led the sessions.
Dr Walling spoke on breeding management in gilts and sows, proper management of breeding boars, the risks of inbreeding and the importance of systematic record-keeping. Dr Simon focused on biosecurity measures under local conditions and effective feeding management practices.
The resource persons said the training aimed to equip beneficiaries with essential knowledge to tackle prevalent diseases and adopt scientific pig-rearing practices that minimise losses and improve productivity and profitability.