23rd-24th February 2024, Hyderabad
ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Association of Avian Health Professionals, Hyderabad, organised the 5th Biennial Poultry Health Conference and National Symposium, on the theme ‘Poultry Health: Current Challenges and Future Strategies’, on 23rd-24th February 2024.
The Chief Guest, Dr. R.N Srinivasa Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, and The Guest of Honour, Dr. M.S Oberoi, Former Regional Advisor, FAO, chaired the inaugural session of the event.
Dr. J.M Kataria, President, AAHP, and Dr. R.N Chatterjee, Chairman, organizing Committee and Director, ICAR-DPR were also present during the programme.
Academicians and researchers from various ICAR institutes, universities, and industries presented lead papers on various diseases. A scientist-industry interface meeting was held to discuss poultry health issues, with scientists, students, and veterinarians presenting oral, case reports, young scientist award presentations, and poster presentations.
The Chief Guest for the valedictory session, Dr V. Ravindar Reddy, Former Vice Chancellor, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad, and Guest of Honour, Dr. R.P Sharma, Former Director, ICAR DPR, awarded Best Oral Presentation, Best Poster Presentation, Young Scientist Awards, and Best Case-study to motivate young brains, to the participants.
The conference was attended by around 300 delegates from different parts of the country.
(Source: ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad)
