In an attempt to bring innovative technologies in treatment and diagnostic system in veterinary science and animal husbandry, a two day workshop began at Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) on Saturday on theme of ‘Recent advances in diagnostic pathology for emerging and re-emerging diseases of livestock, poultry under farming condition and wildlife’.
Addressing the gathering of veterinary specialist, scientists and students as distinguish guest, Deputy Director General (Veterinary), ICAR, New Delhi, Dr BN Tripathi said that due to reduction in treatment of animal diseases, the country has to suffer Rs 1.5 lakh crores every year and about 30 per cent reduction in animal production has been observed. “The animal specialist needs to do advance research and diagnosis on emerging and re-emerging diseases instead of treating animals after the disease. Animal husbandry has contributed significantly to the Country’s rural economy. In order to strengthen rural economy, special attention should be given to the states on animal health,” he added.
Tripathi said that a lot of efforts have been made in the country to treat diseases of animals. “Despite this, the vaccine has not yet been developed for the treatment of poultry disease. Commercial poultry farming in the Country has registered an increase of about 2 per cent. Whereas bake yard poultry farming is becoming very popular and it has recorded an increase of about 45 per cent, which is the main source of rural nutrition and livelihood. Animal specialists will have to seek advance treatment for poultry disease and treatment,” he added.
The Dy Director General said that the Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists (IABP) is emphasizing on the construction and certification of quality veterinary specialists every year. Every year by giving about 40 veterinary specialists, it is promoting animal health in the Country. In order to increase the income of farmers, there is a need to pay attention to animal health, he added.
On the occasion, Dr Tripathi presented the Life Time Achievement Award on behalf of the Society to Dr HBS Chauhan and Dr KK Singh for their special contribution in veterinary medicine.
On this occasion, a research technical book on animal diseases and treatment was also released. About 150 animal specialists and scientists and veterinary doctors from all 24 districts of the State are participating in the workshop. Dr RS Kuril, Dr Naresh Sood, Dr SK Mukhopadhyay, Dr DN Singh, Dr Anirudh Prasad, Dr Bipin Bihari, Dr MH Siddiqui, Dr Arun Prasad, Dr MP Sinha, Dr AK Srivastava and college students were also present on the occasion.
