A team of scientists from ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRC on Yak) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh conducted an awareness programme at Naga grazing grounds on Saturday.
A total of 21 tribal yak farmers from different villages including Barchipam, Sagar, Dirang and Lubrang attended the event.
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The yak farmers were sensitized about the tick and tick-borne diseases of yak.
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Dr. Joken Bam, the coordinator of the programme and scientist, ICAR-NRC on Yak, informed the Brokpas about the symptoms of bovine Babesiosis in yaks.
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Dr Bam also spoke at length about the treatment and recommended prophylactic measures to prevent bovine Babesiosis in yaks.
Dr. Aneet Kour, associate and scientist, ICAR-NRC on Yak, laid emphasis on the importance of hygienic measures for preventing diseases including Covid19 pandemic and for promoting clean milk production, said a press statement.
Concentrate feed for yaks and salt were also distributed to the Brokpas.
All the farmers expressed their gratitude and appreciation towards the Director, ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dr. Mihir Sarkar for relentlessly supporting them with inputs as well as scientific information.