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Women lauded for role in society building
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11 2020:
Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Apunbagee Thouna Village Level Federation, Sanjenbam and Sanjenbam Khunou Development Club jointly organised an animal vaccination programme at Sanjenbam Khunou under Takhel Gram Panchayat, Imphal East, yesterday.
At the function, Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Dr H Chaoba lauded women of the State for their active participation in building society, apart from looking after their families and doing household chores.
He also said that organising such camp by Village Level Federation (VLF), which is formed by women, and the local club is commendable.
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Saying that Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a serious livestock disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals (those with divided hoofs), including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and pigs etc, Dr H Chaoba appealed to all concerned farmers to participate in such vaccination programmes arranged by the Government.
Milk yield is reduced when adult cattle are affected by FMD.
The disease is also fatal to the calf, piglet, lamb etc, he added.
Speaking about brucellosis, the doctor asserted people can get the disease when they are in contact with infected animals or animal products contaminated with the bacteria.
The disease causes decreased sperm counts and possibly infertility, he added.
He then appealed to all who are indulged in livestock farming to help in eradicating such contagious diseases by taking part in animal vaccination programmes.
The doctor also urged all to wear a face mask, use hand sanitizer, maintain a safe distance whenever the situation arises to stay away from the novel coronavirus.
Joint Director of Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Kh Shantibala; piggery specialist, Dr Amol Singh; Takhel Veterinary Hospital, VO A Indrakumar; SKDC president, N Tiken Meitei, VLF vice president, Y Anita also attended the programme.
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