Review workshop of DBT sponsored 'Network Project on Brucellosis'' being attended by dignitaries.
Review Workshop of DBT sponsored 'Network Project on Brucellosis' was organized jointly by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU), Gujarat and National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru at Ahmedabad on 8th August, 2014.
While inaugurating the workshop, the chief guest, Mr Babubhai B Bokhiriya, Minister for Agriculture, Co-operation, Water Resources, Water Supply, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Cow Breeding, Govt. of Gujarat, expressed his gratitude to DBT and NIVEDI for organizing the meet in Gujarat and assured them that all possible help will be extended in prevention and control of livestock diseases including Brucellosis in Gujarat.
Dr H Rahman, project coordinator and director, NIVEDI briefed the gathering on the activities being carried out for the implementation of the Brucellosis Control program in the country. He highlighted the impact of animal health in general and Brucellosis in particular on the economy, livelihood and food security of the country.
Dr S R Rao, advisor, DBT emphasized the need for the control of brucellosis and urged state officials to implement the Brucella-Free village concept, which can be replicated in other parts of country in the near future.
Prof. Ashok A Patel, vice-chancellor, SDAU appreciated the efforts being made by DBT in grooming young professionals who would be contributing to a better tomorrow. He assured all support and encouragement to the group working in his university.
Earlier, Dr N M Shah, dean, Veterinary Faculty, SDAU welcomed the dignitaries and participants from different parts of the country.
Dr N C Patel, vice-chancellor, Anand Agricultural University, Dr H N Kher, director, HRD and registrar, SDAU and Dr R R Shah, director of research and dean PG Studies, SDAU also shared their views.
The present scenario of Brucellosis disease, prevention and control measures in the country were reviewed. Scientists and Researchers from ICAR institutes, State Agricultural University (SAU), State Veterinary University (SVU) and industries from 12 states participated in the workshop.
Prof. B S Chandel, head, Department of Animal Biotechnology, SDAU proposed the vote of thanks.
(Source: National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Bangalore)
