TURA: World Zoonoses Day was observed by the ICAR-KVK of West Garo Hills with an awareness programme at Aminda Rangsa village on Saturday as part of the annual observance to create awareness amongst people about zoonotic diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.
The programme was held to create preparedness among the villagers, especially the livestock rearers. Around 40 villagers attended the programme.
Lectures were delivered by Dr. Sagarika Borah from KVK and Dr. Serene Momin from State Vety. Dept., Dadengre, West Garo Hills.
People can get zoonotic diseases after coming in contact with infected domestic animals, poultry, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other wild animals. A common way for these diseases to spread is through the bite of a mosquito or tick, informed ICAR experts to the public during the awareness programme.
