CLFMA OF INDIA Seminar with AIDA in Association with GEMA and Novonesis on 25th October, 2024, at Palampur
CLFMA OF INDIA and the All India Distillers Association organized a seminar in association with GEMA and Novonesis, themed “Feed of the Future. For India. By India,” on 25th October 2024 at Palampur. The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Naveen Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur; Guest of Honour Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Dean of DGCN, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur; and Dr. APS Sethi, President of the Animal Nutrition Society of India. Dr. Dinesh Bhosale, Past Chairman of CLFMA OF INDIA, attended as a special guest.
The seminar focused on “Recent Trends in the Use of Distillers’ Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) in Animal Feeding” and took place at Dr. GCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. In his inaugural address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar discussed the deficit in fodder and feed availability in hilly states. He noted that while around 36% of the state’s land is designated for pastures and grazing, it provides sufficient feed for only a few months, mainly during the rainy season. Prof. Kumar stressed the need for alternative feeds to address this gap. He explained how the government’s policy promoting ethanol as a biofuel has led to increased grain-based production, previously limited to the sugarcane industry. The residual product, DDGS, is rich in vitamins and minerals, providing a viable solution to meet the nutritional needs of domestic cattle. He emphasized that sustainable and productive animal husbandry can be achieved through customized feed solutions.
Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Dean of the College, highlighted the importance of DDGS in animal feed, while Dr. Shivani Katoch, Head of the Department of Animal Nutrition, welcomed the dignitaries and farmers attending the seminar.
These seminars showcase CLFMA OF INDIA’s ongoing commitment to advancing industry knowledge, addressing critical livestock feed issues, and strengthening its network across the sector.
