In a landmark moment for Animal Sciences, ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI) Zone I,
Ludhiana in collaboration with Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana successfully conclud
ed a unique “Research-Extension Interface meet on precision livestock farming”. This two day workshop, focused on Precision Livestock Farming, brought together experts, leaders, and stakeholders to shape the future of farming.
The second day featured presentations and discussions on climate-resilient livestock farming, smart use of crop residues, reproductive management and recent developments in animal breeding promoting eco-friendly practices. An on-farm exposure-cum-demonstration visit to aware about precision livestock farming practices at Directorate of Livestock farms of Vet-varsity was also conducted.
A highlight of the concluding day was a prolific panel discussion with experts like Dr Parvender Sheoran Director, ATARI, Dr. P S Brar, Director of Extension Education, Dr. S S Randhawa Director Clinics, Dr. Y P S Malik, Dean, College of Animal Biotechnology , Dr. Pawan Sing
h Dabas, Principal Scientist, NDRI Karnal, alongside Sh. Uttam Kumar Sinha GM, Verka milk plant Mohali and stakeholders like Sh. Sandeep Singh Randhawa from Punjab Livestock farmer’s Association and Sh. Harvinder Singh, Pig Farmers’ Welfare Association.
The participating scientists and stakeholders actively addressed queries of livestock scientists, fostering a spirit of tea
mwork and troubleshooting through knowledge sharing.
During the concluding session Dr. SS Gosal, Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana applauded the event's vision and discussed the role of artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and biotechnology in future livestock farming to achieve precision. Dr Gosal also stressed upon the need to replicate such exemplary events for other areas of excellence.
Dr. Parvender Sheroan, Director of ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana, extended warm thanks, closing the event with optimism and appreciation.
