Pork and public health in Northeast India – A rising concern
As pork remains a crucial part of the diet for tribal communities in Northeast India, concerns are rising over the health risks associated with the consumption of undercooked pork. The…
The Importance of Properly Cooking Meat
In Nagaland, pork is not only a dietary staple but also a cultural symbol for the Naga communities. However, the consumption of undercooked pork presents serious health risks, with a…
Capacity building on meat production held in Mokokchung
A four-day Capacity Building on Meat Production under State Plan 2023-24 was organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Mokokchung, from 3-6 June 2024 at El-Dora Conference…
Meat Preservation Method | Boji Dobin
The preservation of fresh meat has been practiced since time immemorial. However, Nicolas Appert of France was the first person to attempt it scientifically in 1810 as he developed canning…
Nagaland BJP, RPP and Governor weigh in on the ‘Dog-Eaters’ controversy
Mokokchung, 7 November (MTNews): Following the DMK’s RS Bharathi’s “controversial” remarks on Nagaland, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland has taken a firm stand against what they perceived as an…
The DMK-BJP Feud in Tamil Nadu over Nagaland’s Dog Meat Tradition
In the realm of political discourse, it is often the inflammatory and controversial remarks that capture the public’s attention, overshadowing more substantial issues. Such is the case with the recent…
Nagaland’s Meat Import Problem
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Nagaland in its Annual Administrative Report for 2022-2023 revealed that the state imported meat worth Rs 125.76 crore in 2020-2021. This…