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PAIR-ANRF Sponsored Workshop on AI/ML in Livestock Production at Veterinary University

March 30

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The Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, organized a two-day workshop titled “Smart Barns, Smarter Rearing: AI/ML in Livestock Production” under the outreach initiative of the prestigious PAIR-ANRF project. The workshop was designed exclusively for postgraduate students, aiming to equip them with advanced knowledge and practical insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in modern livestock farming.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr JPS Gill, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, Directors , faculty members; and an invited expert from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sa, Professor and Associate Dean. While speaking on the occasion, Dr. JPS Gill emphasized the transformative potential of AI/ML technologies in revolutionizing livestock production systems. He encouraged students to develop innovative concepts for future research that incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dr. SS Randhawa, Dean, College of Veterinary Science elaborated on the objectives of the PAIR-ANRF project, and Dr. SK Uppal, Dean Postgraduate Studies urged postgraduate scholars to adopt cutting-edge tools in their research. Dr. Sa highlighted the importance of shaping AI tools to serve both humans and livestock rather than being controlled by them.
Dr. Devendra Pathak, Principal Investigator of the project and Organizing Secretary, shared that over the two days, participants engaged with diverse topics, including: Precision Livestock Farming, Application of Sensor Technologies in Dairy Farms, Livestock Activity Monitoring with Computer Vision & Machine Learning, and tools for Predicting Cattle Health Status Using Physiological and Behavioural Indicators. The sessions blended theoretical insights with practical demonstrations, sparking enthusiastic participation and dialogue among students.
The valedictory function was graced by Dr. R. S. Grewal, Director of Extension Education, and Dr. Varinder Uppal, Director, HRMC. Dr. Grewal lauded the initiative, encouraging students to embrace technological innovations for advancing sustainable livestock farming. He underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping the future of animal agriculture.
The workshop concluded with a strong message of innovation, collaboration, and empowerment, leaving postgraduate students inspired to integrate AI/ML tools into their academic and professional pursuits.

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