BackShort-course on “Hands-on-training on Oestrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination in Sheep” from 15-21 March, 2016 inaugurated at Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar

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A seven-days-long short-course entitled “Hands-on-training on Oestrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination in Sheep” from 15^th - 21^st March, 2016 was inaugurated at the Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar. The program is sponsored by Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Dr. S.M.K. Naqvi, Director of the institute and attended by various head of the divisions, In-charges, Scientists, administrative and technical staffs. Dr. R. K. Paul, course coordinator outlined the course contents and informed that the short-course was aimed at hands-on-training on the practical aspects of oestrus synchronization and artificial insemination in sheep at farmers’ flock. In addition the trainees will practice on their own hands different laboratory techniques including semen collection, evaluation, processing, short-term storage, subjective evaluation by CASA and various staining techniques. Ten participants from five different states (Assam - 1, Andhra Pradesh - 1, Jammu & Kashmir -3, Uttarakhand -3 and Rajasthan - 2) working as Veterinary surgeon, Assistant professor and Scientist have joined this course. The director in his speech highlighted the economic benefits of the training for the sheep farmers and urged to the participants to disseminate the techniques to the livestock assistants working in their states after returning to their place for widespread application and maximization of these benefits. Dr. Krishnappa, course co-coordinator delivered the vote of thanks.