Three-day symposium ends at veterinary university
The 39th annual convention of the Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) and the national symposium on “Challenges in Enhancing Reproductive Efficiency of Livestock: An Indian Perspective” concluded at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University today. The event, held over three days, saw the participation of more than 400 delegates from across the country, making it a significant gathering of experts and researchers in the field of animal reproduction.
The valedictory function was attended by Dr JPS Gill, Vice-Chancellor of the university, as the chief guest, and Dr Tirtha Kumar Datta, Director of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar, as the guest of honour.
Gill in his address stressed the need for stronger collaborative efforts to tackle the challenges faced by the livestock sector in India and improve the overall quality and productivity of livestock farming.
Echoing this sentiment, SK Uppal, dean PGS, encouraged researchers to develop a passion for working within the available resources and urged them to adhere to breeding policies and guidelines for the uplift of the livestock sector. He highlighted the need for innovation in livestock practices to enhance sustainability in the industry.
Datta emphasised the need for efficient reproductive management to ensure cost-effective livestock farming. He advocated motivating the younger generation to venture into the livestock sector, which has immense potential for growth and sustainability.
During the symposium, 11 technical sessions were conducted and awards were presented to individuals who had made outstanding contributions in various fields.
The symposium concluded with a series of major recommendations aimed at improving reproductive efficiency and overall livestock productivity. Dr SPS Ghuman, chairman of the symposium, shared the key recommendations, which included the adoption of advanced reproductive technologies, furthering genetic improvement research.
