DDG (Animal Sciences) visited Mithun Conservation units at Khonoma, Kohima and Thevopisumi, Phek
DDG (Animal Sciences) Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta and ADG (Animal Production & Breeding) Dr. G.K. Gaur, along with Director ICAR - NRC on Mithun Dr. Girish Patil, visited Mithun Conservation units at Khonoma, Kohima on 03-05-2024, and Thevopisumi, Phek on 04-05-2024. They distributed Mithun breeding bulls under the community-based Open Nucleus Breeding Scheme (ONBS). DDG and ADG also interacted with farmers of both units and appreciated the efforts made by the center in health, breeding, nutrition, and reproduction augmentations. Farmers also appreciated the continued support from the center in terms of input distribution and health care management of Mithuns. Later, they visited NRCM Porba & KVK Phek, where they participated in the 18th Foundation Day of KVK Phek. Several publications, awards, input materials, and PPVFRA certificates were distributed to the farmers. They further distributed Mithun bulls to the Thetsumi farmers under ONBS scheme. They also visited Mithun Farm and facilities of NRCM Porba and appreciated the work done by the center. Further, DDG (Animal Sciences) Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta and ADG (Animal Production & Breeding) Dr. G.K. Gaur, along with Director ICAR - NRC on Mithun Dr. Girish Patil, and Dr. SK Singh, Head, KVK Phek, were called upon by the Mr. K. G. Kenye, Minister of Power & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nagaland.