Kohima, Oct. 16 -- Nagaland animal husbandry and veterinary services department launched Phase VI of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination Mission under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme at the State Cattle Breeding Farm, Lerie, Kohima, today.
Launching the programme, Dr BM Sunep, director, animal husbandry & veterinary services, apprised the officers and staff of the department on the importance of timely vaccination with participation of all stakeholders for the success of this mission.
The mission is scheduled for two months till December 15.
Sunep highlighted the direct impact of FMD on the economy of the farmers in the state. He stressed that the disease needs to be effectively addressed to control and eradicate ...