Symposium dwells on buffalo development

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, December 10

A national symposium on ‘Scientific interventions to address challenges for sustainable buffalo production’ began with deliberations on buffalo development today at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) here.

The event was organised by the College of Veterinary Science (COVS), GADVASU, in collaboration with the Indian Society for Buffalo Development (ISBD), Hisar.

The inaugural session was presided over by Dr Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU. In the presidential remarks, he mentioned that buffalo production plays a pivotal role and significantly contributes to the country’s economy.

He also highlighted that such events provide opportunities to scientists and students for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and ideas. Dr SS Dahiya, president, ISBD, highlighted the role played by the society in uplifting veterinary profession and livestock industry.

Two sessions were conducted in the afternoon. In the sessions, scientists and students presented their research findings and discussed about several aspects related to physiology, reproduction, breeding, and genetics in the buffalo sector. During the symposium, scientists were honoured with awards.

Dr Nityanand Pathak and Dr Balbir Singh Puniya received lifetime achievement award for their contribution to the field of buffalo development. Dr TK Dutta, Dr SS Paul and Dr SPS Ghuman were decorated with distinguished scientist award. Dr Ashok Kumar Balhara and team and Dr Prem Singh Yadav and team were bestowed with the best team award.