Invitation
Dear Colleagues
Organizing committee of the National Buffalo
Conference – 2019 (ISBD-2019) is delighted to
extend heartfelt invitation for National
conference on “Enhancing Rural Livelihood
through Improved Buffalo Productivity and
Health” at College of Veterinary Science and
Animal Husbandry, Navsari Agricultural
University, Navsari during 17-19 Jan., 2019.
Your Active participation in the conference will
provide a platform for the scientists, teachers
and students to explore challenges and
opportunities in rural livelihood enhancement.
Discussion on conventional and recent
approaches will make the event fruitful.
Symposium Theme
Livestock has been an integral component of
traditional agriculture and buffalo played a
pivotal role in overall social development in
India. The majority of small and marginal
farmers are more dependent on buffaloes than
the cattle for their livelihood. Besides
generating employment in rural areas it
provides quality food.
Interestingly buffalo milk accounts for largest
share of total milk produced in the country.
Buffalo milk contains more fat and protein
contents than cow milk and can be preserved
for longer period. Besides this it can utilise the
roughages and crop by-products efficiently.
Gujarat possesses many prominent buffalo
breeds developed traditionally adapted to
climatic conditions. Similarly many breeds are
developed in other parts of the country. The
conference will explore better use of these
buffalo genetic resources for enhancing rural
livelihood in generating employment,
particularly for women in rural areas.
Technical Sessions
1. Breeding and Genetics
2. Biotechnology for Productivity and Health
3. Reproduction and Physiology
4. Health and Preventive Care
5. Nutrition Management
6. Management and Socio-economics
7. Products and Technologies
Abstract Submission
Organizing committee of ISBD-2019 invites
scientists, teachers and students to submit
abstract of original and quality research work
limited to 250 words as word file (A4 size
paper, Times New Roman, 12 font size, 1.5”
space). The abstract should be submitted with
title, name of the authors (Last name followed
by initial) and institute address with email ID
of presenting author. The abstract should
include background, objectives, methods,
results and conclusions without headings.
Make sure to underline the name of presenting
author. Send abstract by email to
[email protected] latest by 24th Dec. 2018.
Presentation
Oral: Selected abstracts will be allowed for maximum 7 minutes for presentation. The speakers are advised to make presentation accordingly and bring a presentation (ppt) in a removable disk.
Poster: A poster should be informative, attractive and self-explanatory. The size of poster should be 3’ (Vertical) X 2’ (Horizontal).
Awards
There will be a best paper award in both oral and poster presentation category for each session.
Venue
College of Veterinary Science and Animal
Husbandry was established on 1st July, 2008
under flagship of Navsari Agricultural
University, Navsari, Gujarat. Navsari is a
district place and one of the oldest cities in
South Gujarat. Historically, the first settlement
of the Parsi community took place in Navsari in
1142 A.D. Apart from being the birth place of
eminent personalities like Dadabhai Naoroji
and Jamsedji Tata; Navsari has many nearby
places to visit like Dandi (Namak Satyagah),
sandy beach of Ubharat, Vansda National Park
and Tithal beach at Valsad. Besides being
country’s one of the largest exporter of fruits
viz. Sapota and Mango (Kesar & Alfonzo), it is
also known for sugarcane, floriculture,
diamond and textile.
Navsari is on main rail and road lines
connecting Mumbai and Surat. Navsari is only
30 kilometres south of Surat by road and rail.
University campus is just 3 kilometres away
from Navsari Railway Station (West). Nearby
airports are Surat (50 km), Vadodara (180 km)
and Mumbai (250 km).
Accommodation and Weather
The Delegates/ Guests would be
accommodated in University Guest House.
However, accommodation arrangements will be
made on prior information/ registration and
first come first serve basis. In January, the
weather remains cool and moderately humid.
Expected temperature in the month of January
at Navsari will be around 15-30°C.
Registration Fee
Type of Delegates Registration Fee
(Rs. / USD )
ISBD Member Rs. 5000
ISBD Non-Member Rs. 5500
Students Rs. 2000
Foreign Delegates (SAARC countries)
USD 150
Foreign Delegates (Non SAARC countries)
USD 300
Accompanying Member Rs. 2000
Mode of Payment:
Registration fee (non-refundable) may be sent
by demand draft or multicity cheque drawn in
favour of “ISBD – 2019”, payable at State Bank
of India, NAU Campus Branch (Branch code
003889), Navsari, Gujarat or paid by online
payment mode to Account no.- 38017758578
and IFSC Code – SBIN0003889. Submit receipt
of online transaction.
Address for Correspondence
Organizing Secretary:
Dr. B. P. Brahmkshtri
Professor and Head
Instructional Livestock Farm Complex
College of Veterinary Science and A. H.
Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari – 396450
E-mail: [email protected],
Office: 02637-282299/282964 Ext. 137
Mobile: 094273 86685
Co-organizing Secretaries:
Mobile: Dr. G. M. Pandya 7600049207
Dr. N. S. Dangar 9428705687
Organizing Committee
Patron in Chief: Dr. C. J. Dangaria Hon. Vice Chancellor
Patron: Dr. S. R. Chaudhary Director of Research
Chairman: Dr. N. H. Kelawala Dean (Veterinary)
Vice Chairman: Dr. V. B. Kharadi Professor & Head (AGB)
Organizing Secretary: Dr. B. P. Brahmkshtri
Professor & Head (ILFC)
Co-organizing Secretaries: Dr. G. M. Pandya
Asst. Professor (AGB) Dr. N. S. Dangar
Asst. Professor (ILFC)
Treasurer: Dr. Mamta Janmeda Asst. Professor (AGB)
Executive Committee – ISBD
President : Dr. R. K. Sethi
Vice Presidents: Dr. C. S. Prasad
Dr. B. R. Ulmek
Dr. K. T. Sampath
Dr. B. C. Sharma
Secretary : Dr. S. S. Dahiya
Joint Secretary: Dr. P. R. Patil
Treasurer : Dr. S. K. Phulia
Joint Treasurer: Dr. M. K. Rose
ANNOUNCEMENT
National conference
on
“Enhancing Rural Livelihood through
Improved Buffalo Productivity and Health”
during
17-19 January, 2019
at
Veterinary College, NAU, Navsari, Gujarat
Organized By
College of Veterinary Science and Animal
Husbandry
Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari
In Collaboration with
Indian Society for Buffalo Development,
Hisar
E-mail: [email protected]