Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran takes up position as new WOAH Director General
Today the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) marks an important milestone in its history as Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran officially takes up her position as the new Director General for a five-year tenure from 2024.
Dr Soubeyran, a veterinarian by profession, has vast experience and an illustrious career in veterinary public health and animal health. Once the dean of the National Veterinary School of Lyon (VetAgro Sup), from 2016 to 2021, she is also the former Deputy Director General for Food within the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Head of French Veterinary Services as well as the French National Delegate to WOAH. With over fifteen years of leadership in national and regional positions, Dr Soubeyran is well poised to lead WOAH towards attaining its objectives and furthering its mission in the global arena.
Dr Soubeyran’s five-year tenure will focus on three pillars:
Increase visibility of WOAH: Animal Health plays a pivotal role in global issues such as food security, economy, trade, public health, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. With a view to garner financial, technical, and public support, Dr Soubeyran will strategically mobilise significant resources by amplifying WOAH’s voice. She will convince decision makers that the cost of inaction far exceeds the cost of prevention.
Strengthen Veterinary Services: The capacity of Veterinary Services is limited, with only 7% of WOAH Members having optimal capacities. Dr Soubeyran proposes to strengthen this workforce considering that it is critical for safe and sustainable food production.
Modernise WOAH: In our fast-changing world, WOAH must adapt to remain agile, inclusive, and innovative. Dr Soubeyran will support increased inclusivity, digitalisation, and data-driven approaches, including big data processing and new technologies for disease surveillance.
As WOAH builds on its century of unwavering commitment to global animal health, Dr Soubeyran is uniquely positioned to usher a new era and spearhead the Organisation in charting a sustainable future. The road ahead comes with major animal health and welfare challenges where WOAH’s leadership with its partners will be critical in finding solutions. The new Director General anticipates with great enthusiasm, the opportunity to achieve the Organisation’s objectives through close collaboration with Members and their Delegates, the Council and the Regional Commissions, WOAH staff, other international organisations and all stakeholders across sectors. Because animal health is our health. It’s everyone’s health.
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Askokenagar, North 24 Parganas, ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata and the Reliance Foundation jointly organized e-Pashu Chikitsa Shivir, focusing on animal health and deworming during the monsoon season today through video conferencing. This initiative aims to overcome the challenges farmers face in accessing Veterinary Officers due to limited time, long distances, and unfavorable weather conditions.
Dr. Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata, emphasised the importance of e-Pashu Chikitsa in providing practical knowledge and advice on managing livestock health, particularly during the monsoon season. Dr. Dey highlighted the benefits of technology and convergence in promoting valuable information and equipping farmers with necessary tools for livestock well-being.
The farmers participated in a comprehensive Q&A session, shared their concerns, and received suggestions for solutions.
A total of 42 farmers engaged in livestock farming from North and South 24 Parganas participated in the programme.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying co-hosted a two-day workshop on 8-9 August 2024 to finalise the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs). Over 70 participants from the veterinary and animal health sectors, including representatives from ICAR Animal Science Institutes, Veterinary Universities, private sector organisations such as the Indian Federation of Animal Health Companies (INFAH), and international bodies such as USAID and Jhpiego, attended the workshop, which was supported by USAID. One of the primary goals of this workshop was to collaboratively establish guidelines that would standardise veterinary practices in India. Aiming to harmonise animal treatments, the SVTGs, in conjunction with a Ready-Reckoner, are designed to produce safer animal-source foods (ASFs) and healthier animals. In an effort to mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce residues in ASFs, these guidelines are designed to reduce the superfluous use of antimicrobials, pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other medications. Treatment protocols for 274 maladies across 12 main species, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, poultry, swine, equines (horses, donkey, mule), camel, yak, and Mithun, will be covered by the SVTGs. According to Takayuki Hagiwara, the FAO Representative in India, the SVTGs will enable more effective disease control and establish a foundation for evaluating and comparing the quality of care, thereby promoting improved planning and adherence to treatment standards. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in the Government of India, expressed her appreciation for the initiative, affirming that the guidelines document will be a valuable resource for animal health workers, paraprofessionals, and veterinary professionals in India. It is essential that it is routinely reviewed and revised to account for the latest research and technologies in the animal health sectors. It is commendable that FAO India has made the effort to undertake this extensive endeavour. It is anticipated that the results of this workshop will have a substantial impact on the veterinary sector in India, thereby establishing a significant milestone in the standardisation of veterinary practices and their alignment with global best practices. By advocating for integrated health solutions for the environment, animals, and humans, this initiative also advances the objectives of the One Health approach.
ADM announced the appointment of Monish Patolawala as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2024, succeeding Ismael Roig, who has been serving as ADM’s Interim CFO since January 2024. Mr. Patolawala brings to ADM more than 25 years of experience overseeing global finance and technology teams across leading industrial and healthcare companies, most recently including 3M. As EVP and CFO of ADM, Mr. Patolawala will be responsible for overseeing Global Finance and Accounting, Global Business Services, Global Technology and Enterprise Strategy.
Chair of the Board and CEO Juan Luciano said, “We are thrilled to have an executive of Monish’s caliber joining ADM as we focus our enterprise on productivity, innovation and delivering with excellence. Monish has extensive experience and an impressive track record leading global, sophisticated finance and technology organizations and delivering strong results. With more than 25 years overseeing innovation and sustainability focused teams across leading industrial and healthcare companies, we are confident that Monish is a strong fit for ADM’s continually evolving organization. Today’s announcement is the culmination of the Board’s thorough and thoughtful process to identify a proven leader to oversee our finance team as we execute with excellence across our strategic and operational priorities.”
Mr. Patolawala said, “It is an honor to join ADM as CFO at an important point in the Company’s trajectory. As a child growing up in India, I witnessed severe poverty and hunger firsthand, and that’s what makes me so passionate about the important work that ADM is doing to feed the world through its purpose of unlocking the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. As a member of the executive team, I look forward to drawing upon my experience to advance ADM’s operational excellence and discipline, as we deliver for our stakeholders and drive shareholder value.”
Mr. Luciano continued, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to acknowledge and thank Ismael for stepping up to lead as Interim CFO and supporting a seamless transition. We will continue to benefit from his extensive expertise as President of EMEA and President of Animal Nutrition.”
Mr. Patolawala most recently served as President and CFO of 3M Company where he led finance, country prioritization and country governance, information technology, enterprise strategy and global service centers. Prior to joining 3M, Mr. Patolawala spent more than two decades at GE in various finance roles, including as CFO of $20 billion GE Healthcare from 2015 to 2020 and also as head of operational transformation for all of GE from 2019 to 2020. Mr. Patolawala also currently serves on the Board of Directors of biotechnology leader Biogen Inc.
About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new consumer and industrial solutions. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize the multiple industries we serve. Around the globe, our innovation and expertise are meeting critical needs while nourishing quality of life and supporting a healthier planet. Learn more at www.adm.com.
David (right) and Ann (left) Patrick, of Maple-Dell Farm, Woodbine, Md., have been awarded the 2024 Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award.
Family, tradition, and love for the Ayrshire breed are pillars of Maple-Dell Farm of Woodbine, Md. The generational farm owned and operated by David Patrick and his wife Ann, along with their two sons Mike and Denny, and a grandson, Derek was selected by the Klussendorf Association as this year’s recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. Exceptional dairy cattle breeders are awarded the title, and embody attributes associated with the Klussendorf award including character, ability, endeavor, and sportsmanship. The Patrick family is distinguished for their success in breeding excellent Ayrshires and the positive image they’ve established for their family farm.
The dairy farm’s beginnings date back to 1928. However, it wasn’t until 1941 that David Patrick’s father bought him two Ayrshire calves which sparked a passion and love for the breed. Just 14 years later, the two calves had developed into a herd of 45 registered Ayrshires. The family now farms 1,200 acres, milks 165 cows, and raises over 160 heifers in the same location where it all began. The herd has been production testing for over 60 years and classified for 40, with the ultimate goal of getting productive cows with solid feet and legs and high scoring udder traits. Maple-Dell Farm earned the title of the Ayrshire Association’s Master Breeder in 2010 and 14 constructive breeder awards for the herd’s outstanding production and type. It’s undeniable their breeding program is an indisputable success, with their pre-fix Md-Maple-Dell.
The Maple-Dell herd has proven instrumental to the Ayrshire breed, setting a high bar for quality cattle. Over 100 cows in their herd have been classified as Excellent, with one cow scored at 95 points. Several cows with the Maple-Dell prefix have been awarded prestigious titles, with 17 All-American, 18 Reserve All-Americans, and multiple cows ranking on the Cow Performance Index (CPI) with high lifetime milk production.
Maple-Dell farm is widely recognized for producing high-profile cattle, the most recent family line being the “D’s”, leading with Maple-Dell Zorro Dafourth. The iconic cow was selected as Grand Champion at the 2006 All-American Dairy show and World Dairy Expo (WDE) Reserve Grand Champion. Following four generations, cows produced from the family line have ranked at high levels on the CPI cow list. The breeding line has also produced accomplished bulls seeing that three bulls from the family, Maple-Dell Modem Drew, Maple-Dell Modem Diego, and Maple-Dell O Dixon, have all had active A.I. usage.
Other infamous cows of the Maple-Dell herd include Maple-Dell Hi-Kick Sweet Pea, which represented the Ayrshire breed on the Purina Mills “Dairy Breeds of North America” painting by Bonnie Mohr. The cow continued on as Grand Champion at the Eastern National show in 1988 and is the dam of popular A.I. sire, Maple-Dell Soldier.
Success for the Patrick family goes far beyond the breeding pen. Showing Ayrshire cattle for over 75 years, their pre-fix has traveled as far as international shows, demonstrating the quality and excellence of the family’s herd. Maple-Dell Farm has championed many winning cows at various shows, including the All-American Dairy show for over 50 consecutive years, and winning the show’s Obie Snider award in 2006. The accolades continued onto the Maryland State Fair with 12 grand champions, and WDE with back-to-back Grand Champions, Maple-Dell Luby in 1981 and Ardrossan Kellogg Soft Eye in 1982. The awards at WDE continued with two Junior Champions, Maple-Dell BBK Shea in 2006 and Maple-Dell Diligent Gift in 2007. One of Maple-Dell’s cows made Ayrshire breed history, with Maple-Dell I.R.S. Sweetnine who won at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada. This same cow was a junior champion Ayrshire at WDE.
The Patrick family is familiar with service and leadership, being active members of the U.S. Ayrshire Breeders’ Association for several decades. The Patrick family has supported a multitude of associations, including the Maryland Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, Wills Fair Association, Maryland/Delaware Ayrshire Association, and All-American Dairy Show Board. Being recognized for this leadership in 2007, Maple-Dell farm was inducted to and now holds a place in the Maryland Governor’s Agricultural Hall of Fame. In 2020, National Dairy Shrine awarded Maple-Dell its highest honor for a cattle breeder with its Distinguished Cattle Breeder Award.
Beyond their farmland, the Patrick family is actively involved in their surrounding community by providing opportunities for youth in agriculture. Whether hosting fitting and judging workshops or leasing over 20 head of dairy cattle each year to 4-H members for show, the Patrick’s have inspired positive agricultural experiences among the younger generations.
Maple-Dell farm has driven success in the Ayrshire breed, having proven influential to the dairy community around them. Their motivation for producing quality Ayrshire cattle has resulted in astounding achievements for their herd and their combined love for dairy and family has undoubtedly earned Maple-Dell Farms the title of the 2024 McKown Master Breeder Award.
Past winners of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award include: Spring Valley and Heath Jerseys, Westminster, Md., 2023; Palmyra Farm, Hagerstown, Md., 2022; Cutting Edge Brown Swiss, Copake, N.Y., 2021; (no winner named in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) Woodsmansee Holsteins, Preston, Conn., 2019; Ovaltop Holsteins, Richfield Springs, N.Y., 2018; Wendon Holsteins, Innisfail, Alberta, 2017; Ferme Jacobs Inc., Cap-Santé, Quebec, 2016; Walk-Era, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., 2015; Pond View Farm, Danville, Vt., 2014; Quality Holsteins, Vaughan, Ontario, 2013; Windsor Manor Farms, New Windsor, Md., 2012; Moondale, Monona, Iowa, 2011; Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, Pa., 2010; and Windy Knoll View, Mercersburg, Pa., 2009. No award was given in the pandemic year of 2020.
The Robert “Whitey” McKown Breeder Award was made possible by the family and friends of the 1997 Honorary Klussendorf honoree after his passing in 2009. McKown joined the Holstein World staff in 1956 and became widely respected as he traveled nationally and internationally, reporting on shows, sales, meetings, and other Holstein events. The 1987 National Dairy Shrine president also developed McKown Holsteins at Belleville, N.Y. He had great admiration for the farmer breeder.
The Klussendorf Memorial Association, considered by many as the Hall of Fame for dairy cattle exhibitors, began in 1937 in memory of Arthur B. Klussendorf, considered the outstanding dairy cattle showman of his time. Each year, the Klussendorf Association votes to add a new dairy cattle exhibitor to its rolls with lifetime membership for their cumulative works.
The Livestock Expo 2024, a prominent event for the poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors, took place from August 9 to August 11 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. It included three unique expos: poultry, dairy, and aquaculture, each displaying the most recent advances and breakthroughs in their respective sectors. The event is devoted to displaying the most recent advances and developments in the cattle business. The exhibition, which brings together leaders and experts from the poultry, dairy, and aquaculture industries, offers a complete forum for researching new technology, analysing industry trends, and improving the future of animal production. The Livestock Expo 2024 is enthusiastically sponsored by notable organisations such as the Poultry Federation of India (PFI), the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA), and the Broiler Breeders Association of India (BBAN). In addition, the Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT) and the Kerala Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association (KPFBA) are working as knowledge partners, bringing their expertise to the expo.
The Livestock Expo was kicked off by the Mr. Azad Rathi, President of Broiler Breeders Association, Dr. M Dhanraj, Managing Director of FAITT and Dr. Sandeep, Managing Director of Noveltech Feeds Pvt Ltd. Their involvement demonstrates the event’s commitment on developing farming via innovations in feed, technology, and health management, among other things. The event showcases cutting-edge solutions from important industry participants while also providing significant insights into the future of cattle. The Dairy Expo included a diverse range of dairy-related areas. Dairy feed and grain equipment are key topics, with an emphasis on the most recent advances in nutrition and feed technology. Animal production innovations will focus on techniques and technology that enhance dairy output and quality. Along with advances in healthcare to guarantee the health of dairy cows. It will also cover the processing methods and technology required for effective dairy production, as well as provide a detailed overview of the most recent industry innovations. The Poultry Expo showcased a wide variety of industries, including poultry feed, technology, healthcare, poultry processing, and equipment. Attendees saw the most recent developments in feed nutrition, automation, veterinary care, processing processes, and farming equipment, providing a thorough picture of breakthroughs impacting the future of chicken farming. The Aquaculture Expo featured a wide range of sectors, including aquaculture feed, which showcased advanced nutritional solutions; technology, which showcased innovations in automation and monitoring; healthcare, which featured the latest in veterinary products and disease management; processing, which highlighted improvements in techniques and quality control; and machinery, which displayed essential equipment for efficient aquaculture operations. This thorough approach provides a detailed look of the developments that are defining the future of aquaculture.
How did the participants benefit?
Participating in a livestock show that focusses on poultry, dairy, or aquaculture offers various advantages. It provides important networking chances for stakeholders to meet with industry leaders, suppliers, and possible partners. The exhibition also gives insights into market needs and customer preferences, which improves strategic decision-making. Increased brand exposure, instructional sessions, and lead generation are all additional benefits. Furthermore, participants may evaluate rivals’ offers and get direct product feedback, which is critical for product refinement and market fit. Overall, it’s a complete platform for industrial expansion and advancement.
How did it benefit the visitors?
A cattle exhibition provides various advantages to visitors as well. Attendees have access to cutting-edge innovations and technology, which improves their grasp of industry breakthroughs. Seminars and workshops are excellent ways to learn about best practices and upcoming trends. Networking with industry people, including suppliers and specialists, encourages prospective collaborations and partnerships. Visitors may observe and assess new items in demos, allowing them to make more educated purchase choices. Additionally, the exhibition delivers industry insights, assisting visitors in understanding trends and consumer preferences, as well as solutions to particular difficulties, hence enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness.
The event provided excellent networking opportunities by linking stakeholders and fostering partnerships that might lead to corporate success. Furthermore, the exhibition provided crucial market information, which aided strategic planning and decision making. The exhibition promotes professional growth and overall industry success by generating leads and extending commercial prospects, making it a critical event for moving the cattle sector forward.
The Livestock Expo 2024 was the top event for networking, education, and uncovering new prospects in the poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors.
Today, Danone is hosting a Capital Market Event where the company will share its mid-term strategy and value creation journey for the 2025-2028 period.
Danone’s next chapter will build on the fundamentals the company reestablished over the last 2 years: science and innovation, operational and executional discipline, and proactive portfolio management.
Danone will project itself into the future of Health and Nutrition by:
• Gradually pivoting the way it addresses its categories – notably Protein and Gut Health;
• Broadening some of its business models, accelerating in Away-from-home and Medical Nutrition;
• Further expanding its geographic footprint.
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The Danone of today is very different from the Danone of 2 years ago. We now have the right fundamentals in place to turn Danone into a truly science based, consumer and patient centric company, with an even stronger focus on our unique health focused mission. The food industry is at a tipping point: health, and the role food plays in health, will become more critical than ever. I believe this gives us a head start in what will be a different world, one in which we can play a leading role.”
Committed to a long-term value compounding model, Danone aims to consistently deliver attractive returns, and expects, for the 2025-2028 period, like-for-like net sales growth between +3% and +5%, and recurring operating income to grow faster than net sales.
This financial guidance should allow Danone to deliver a structurally double-digit ROIC and progress towards its long-term ambition of €3bn free-cash-flow.
smaXtech CEO Stefan Scherer accepts the dsm-firmenich Digital Distruptor Award (ltr: Corinne Bonadei, head of precision services at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, Stefan Scherer, CEO strategy & sales at smaXtech, Franz Waxenecker, senior director precision services at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, Dr Eva Binder, head of translational science at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health).
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, presented a new Digital Disruptor award for game-changing technologies within the beef and dairy sector at this year’s Global Ruminant Day event held on 4th to 6th of June in Vienna, Austria.
At the event, dsm-firmenich brought together over 200 global executives and experts from across the beef and dairy industry to address the most pressing issues ranging from health and reproductive challenges to feed cost optimization, sustainability and promising new precision livestock farming technologies.
Three companies have been nominated for the Digital Disruptor award:
smaXtec, a revolutionary health system that facilitates preventative health, reproduction and feeding management for dairy cows
Labby, an AI-enabled optical sensing for raw milk testing
FarmTrace, a platform that connects on-farm systems, robots and farm management solutions to provide actionable insights.
smaXtec won this year’s Digital Disruptor award, receiving the most votes from the Global Ruminant Days delegates.
Corinne Bonadei, Head of Precision Services at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health said “At dsm-firmenich, we have a long-standing focus on innovation and leading-industry change. The Digital Disruptor Award recognizes those organizations who are spearheading innovation and revolutionizing how the industry improves animal health, welfare and sustainability through advanced digital solutions to improve feed and livestock farming across the globe.”
About smaXtec
smaXtec health management system is revolutionary in its ability to measure temperature and other vital health parameters from inside the reticulum of dairy cows, offering unprecedented insights into their health and well-being. This disruptive technology enables the earliest possible disease detection (several days prior to clinical signs!) and therefore preventative health management. As a result, farmers achieve consistently high milk yields, reduce antibiotic usage, and significantly increase animal welfare.
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
Lausanne, Switzerland, 5 June 2024 – Tetra Pak today launches its 25th Sustainability Report, which tracks the progress the company has made against its sustainability agenda. It focuses on five interdependent areas: food systems, circularity, climate, nature and social sustainability.
Launching on the United Nations’ World Environment Day on 5 June, the company’s Sustainability Report FY233 shows a 20% reduction in value chain4 GHG emissions and a 47% reduction in GHG emissions across its own operations since 2019. The latter puts Tetra Pak on track to meet its target of net zero GHG emissions in its own operations by 20305 and supports the company’s long-term ambition to work together with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders and achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.6
Another major milestone saw the launch of an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier, reducing its carbon footprint by a third (33%)7 and bringing the company a step closer to developing the world’s most sustainable food package.8 This world-first was a result of a €100 million investment in packaging research and development in 2023, with the same investment planned annually for the next five to ten years.
Adolfo Orive, President & CEO at Tetra Pak, comments: “Collaboration across the food industry is ever more important to feed a growing population sustainably. Our global presence and end-to-end solutions give us opportunities every day to collaborate with stakeholders across the value chain, from farmers and food producers, to suppliers, policy makers, consumers and others. We understand the responsibility that comes with this role. We remain committed to playing our part to transform the world’s food systems, to ensure they are more secure, resilient and sustainable.”
Tetra Pak’s Sustainability Report FY23 highlights further company achievements in the past year, and its ongoing initiatives to protect food, people and the planet. These include:
Expanding School Feeding Programmes: The company helped 64 million children in 49 countries to get access to milk and other nutritious beverages through School Feeding Programmes.
Accelerating Recycling: Amount of carton packages collected and sent for recycling across the world rose by 7% compared to 2022. Additionally, there was a 14% increase in the volume of polyAl9 sent for recycling.10
Getting recognition, again, for Leadership in Corporate Transparency and Performance: For the eighth consecutive year, Tetra Pak was included in the CDP Forests ‘A List’. Additionally, the company received an ‘A-‘ rating in Water Security, despite it being the first year of reporting in this area.
Actively implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh inaugurated workshop today to strategize and empower the States and Union Territories (UTs) for preparation of 21st Livestock Census at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Ministers of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and Shri George Kurian were also present. The mobile application developed for 21st Livestock Data collection also launched by the Union Minister in the workshop.
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh underscored the importance of the livestock sector to India’s economy and food security. He called for meticulous planning and execution of the census, stressing that the data gathered would play a crucial role in shaping future initiatives and addressing challenges in the sector. Union Minister informed that the workshop aimed at ensuring a coordinated and efficient approach to the upcoming census scheduled during September-December 2024.
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel addressed the workshop and highlighted the need for comprehensive training and capacity building at the grassroots level. He acknowledged the efforts of the department in organizing such a strategic workshop and encouraged the participants to actively engage in the training sessions to enhance their understanding and capabilities.
Shri George Kurian emphasized the integration of sustainable practices within the livestock sector. He pointed out that the census data would contribute to the National Indicator Framework of Sustainable Development Goals, thereby aligning with broader national and global sustainability targets.
Ms. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying highlighted the importance of this workshop in her address, underscoring the department’s commitment to leveraging technology for accurate and efficient data collection. She emphasized the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure the success of the 21st Livestock Census, which will play a critical role in shaping the future policies and programs of the Animal Husbandry sector and urged them to leverage the latest technologies to ensure the success of the census.
The workshop included detailed sessions on the methodologies and guidelines for the 21st Livestock Census, training on the mobile application and dashboard software, and an open house discussion for addressing queries and concerns.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying conducted a comprehensive workshop to strategize and empower the States and Union Territories (UTs) for preparation of 21st Livestock Census. The workshop featured a series of sessions beginning with a brief description of the 21st Livestock Census by the Animal Husbandry Statistics Division, followed by a detailed presentation from ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) on the breed details of species to be covered in the census. The importance of accurate breed identification was emphasized, which is crucial for producing precise statistics used in various livestock sector programs and for the National Indicator Framework (NIF) of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
