CLA program on Poultry from 7 to 21 February 2023

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research Organized “Certified Livestock Advisor Program on Poultry” training for Animal Husbandry Officers from 7 to 21 February, 2023.

A 15 days training programme “Certified Livestock Advisor on Poultry-Module II” was organized at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad from 7 to 21 February, 2023. Fourteen trainees working in poultry promotion belonging to the Animal Husbandry Departments of eight different states participated in the programme. Dr RN Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR inaugured the programme. The participants received both theory and practical oriented refresher training in various aspects of poultry including breeding, nutrition, health, reproduction, housing, management, economics, waste recycling, integrated farming, marketing and extension. They were also exposed to the latest developments like the use of artificial intelligence and biotechnological interventions in the poultry sector. They were provided exposure visits to commercial poultry farms, MANAGE, ICAR-National Meat Research Institute, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University and ICAR-IIMR. The participants gave their feedback about the programme during the valedictory programme. programme. Dr RN Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR advised the participants to act as poultry messengers to promote and propagate good quality germplasm and also extend good veterinary services to poultry farmers. He emphasized that backyard poultry is the most promising venture for women empowerment and nutritional security of rural masses. He appreciated the trainees for their active involvement during the entire training program. The programme was coordinated by Dr Vijay Kumar and Dr K S Rajaravindra, Senior Scientists of the Directorate.

DAPSC programme in villages of Kotapally mandal in Mancherial district

On field training cum input distribution programme at Nakkalpalle village, Mancherial district, Telangana under DAPSC programme

The Directorate is implementing DAPSC programme in different villages of Kotapally mandal of Mancherial district. On 17^th January 2023 Scientists from the Directorate with help from Animal Husbandry department of Telangana organized a small training program on rearing poultry birds under backyard farming at Nakkalpalle village. Earlier, sixty SC families were identified for the implementation of the scheme and were distributed temporary night shelter for rearing of chicken. During the training practical tips on feeding and health care management of birds were provided. Importance of regular consumption of animal protein especially chicken egg and meat to improve nutritional status and immunity of the people was explained to the beneficiaries. After the training, the beneficiary families were provided with different inputs including 1138 grown up birds, 300 kg feed, 60 feeders and drinkers under the scheme. Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist, Dr. S. Jayakumar, Senior Scientist and Mr. D. Pratap, ACTO, from the Directorate participated in the programme. Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist coordinated the programme. The programme was also attended by Dr. Pavan Kumar, VAS, AH Department, Telangana, elected representatives and officials of the Nakkalpalle panchayat.

International Year of Millets 2023

International Year Of Millets 2023

International Year of Millets 2023

National Conference of ISAGB

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad Organized National Conference of ISAGB on 2^nd & 3^rd December 2022

ICAR – Directorate of Poultry Research organized XVI Annual Convention of Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB) and National Conference on “Innovations in Animal Genetics & Breeding for sustainable productivity of livestock and poultry” on 2^nd & 3^rd December 2022. Dr.R.N Chatterjee, Director and Chairman organizing committee of ISAGBCON 2022 welcomed the Guests and delegates. He narrated the theme of the conference and explained overview of the Animal genetics and breeding research in the country.

Dr. Mangala Rai, Former Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR, the Chief Guest of the inaugural program emphasized the importance of innovations in genetics and breeding for improving the productivity of livestock and poultry. He narrated the necessity of infrastructure creation for high end research in frontier areas of biotechnology and computing. He appreciated the efforts of animal scientists for their contribution towards the improved productivity of livestock and poultry and its contribution to GDP of India.

Dr. V. Ravinder Reddy, Vice Chancellor, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad and Dr. T.J. Rasool, Director, Camel Biotechnology Centre, UAE & Patron, ISAGB graced the occasion as the Guests of honour in the conference. Dr.B.P.Mishra, Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal & President of the society and Dr V.K.Saxena, Director of Research, BASU, Patna also graced the occasion. They narrated the activities of the society and need for further strengthening the society in dissemination of research findings to the farmers. The inaugural function concluded with the vote of thanks from Dr.U. Rajkumar, Organizing Secretary, ISAGBCON 2022.

Padmasri, Dr Sosamma Iype, Professor, KVASU, Mannuthy was conferred with life time achievement award of the ISAGB society for her contribution to the conservation Vechure cattle breed. Dr.R.K. Sethi, Former Director CIRB was also conferred with life time achievement award. Dr.M.S Tantia, Pr Sci. ICAR-NBAGR was conferred with the ISAGB fellowship. A key note address on “Innovations in Animal Genetics and Breeding for sustainable productivity of livestock and poultry” was delivered by Dr. T.J. Rasool, Director, Camel Biotechnology Centre, UAE and Former ADG (AP&B), ICAR.

During the conference a total three technical session on Innovative breeding technologies- Current trends and future scope, Genomics: phenotype variability and trait expression in animals and Trends in computational genetics and artificial intelligence in understanding genome complexity. A total 245 delegates participated in the conference out which 80 were on virtual mode. Overwhelming no of students (about 60) participated in the conference.

A total of 11 lead papers and 30 oral papers and were presented in various aspects of Animal Genetics and Breeding during the technical sessions. Parallel to each technical session a poster session was organized and delegates presented their posters on various aspects of the breeding and genetics. Apart from the technical sessions a young research award session was conducted in which 12 students participated and presented their research findings. D.A.Rajendra Prasad, Asst Professor, CVSC, Mamnoor, Telangana was awarded with ISAGB Young Researcher award. A session on Scientist industry interface was organized with experts from academia and industry participated.

The two days conference ended with a plenary cum Valedictory function in which Dr.K M L Pathak, former DDG (AS) & former VC, DUVASU, Mathura participated and presented the awards to scientists and students. He narrated the importance of breeding in improving the productivity and providing the food to the human beings. Dr.S.S.Majumdar, VC, GBU, Gandhinagar and Dr. T.J Rasool, Director, Camel Biotechnology Centre, UAE were the guests of honours. Dr.B.P. Mishra, Director, ICAR-NBAGR & President, ISAGB, Dr.R.N.Chattrejee, Director, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad & Chairman, ISAGBCON-2022 and Dr.U. Rajkumar, Pr Sci., ICAR-DPR & Organizing Secretary, ISAGBCON 22 participated. The conference ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. M. Niranjan Principal Scientist, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad.

World Soil Science Day 2022

ICAR-DPR Celebrated World Soil Day 2022

ICAR-DPR celebrated World Soil Day on 5^th December 2022 with the theme “Soils: Where food begins". Vermicompost, made up of poultry manure and other natural carbon source, a natural fertilizer, was applied to all ornamental plants of the Moringa Farm Unit of the Directorate to boost the soil nutrients. Scientists, Technical, Administrative and other staff along with students were actively participated in the event. Programme was headed by Dr R N Chatterjee, Director of the Institute and Coordinated by Dr Vijay Kumar, Sr Scientist.