First Announcement-cum-Invitation

WANACON-2025
(World Animal Nutrition Conference)

Newer Vistas to Animal Nutrition Research

Towards Climate Resilient Animal Production
for Livelihood, Food and
Nutritional Security
and

FEED TECH EXPO

20-22 January, 2025

Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL NUTRITION
Nagpur Veterinary College
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur
and
ANIMAL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
WANACON 2025
With great pleasure, the Animal Nutrition Association (ANA) invites you to its II World Conference on the theme 'Newer Vistas to
Animal Nutrition Research Towards Climate Resilient Animal Production for Livelihood, Food and Nutritional Security' being held at
Nagpur during January 20-22, 2025.
The global phenomenon of 'Climate Change' is a pressing concern posing signi cant challenges to the vulnerable livestock sector. By
prioritizing nutrition under climate change scenarios, we can build productive, sustainable and resilient animal production systems that
bene t both animals and the environment. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of animals and as a part of animal
agriculture contributes to food and nutritional security. Thus, it is imperative to deliberate on research priorities for linking animal
nutrition with Sustainable Development Goals and 'One Health'.
The WANACON 2025 is foreseen to provide updated information towards capacity building relevant to the theme. It is envisaged that
experts across the world's renowned Institutes will be presenting their research ndings apprising the developments in the eld.
Looking into the diversi ed agro-ecosystems of India, experts from various parts of the country, ICAR Institutes as well as State
Animal, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Universities will be invited to present their research ndings. These proceedings will
provide a common platform for the scientists, faculty, research scholars, animal husbandry of cials and industry personnel to
understand the subject through a series of theme talks, plenary lectures, technical sessions and round tables, and be prepared for
climate-resilient livestock production.
A special attraction is a Feed Tech Expo which will be a standout event in the conference. The Feed Tech Expo will showcase different
feed technologies, advanced laboratory analytical instruments, and the feed-food products of leading multinationals and prospective
regional industries in the cattle, poultry, pet, and sh sectors.

(L.C. Chaudhary)
President
Animal Nutrition Association

Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur
THE VENUE
Nagpur the 'Orange City' is also called as the 'Tiger Capital or Tiger gateway of India'
as it connects six Tiger Reserves of India to the world. Nagpur is precisely located at
the centre of the country with the Zero Mile Marker indicating the geographical centre
of India. Nagpur is well connected with all parts of the country with road, rail and air.
During the British regime from 1900, the city was the capital of the central province
comprising present-day Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and parts of Maharashtra.
Post-independence it was annexed to the State of Maharashtra and was identi ed as
the State's second capital. Deekshabhoomi located in Nagpur is regarded as a sacred
place, a Prernabhoomi (inspiring land) of social revolution and the rst pilgrimage
centre of Ambedkarite Buddhism in India. Nagpur is also a Head Quarter of Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh. Nagpur is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It is a
major commercial hub, home to some of the famous pharmaceutical rms like
Baidyanath & Vicco, snacks manufacturer Haldiram, ice cream maker Dinshaw as the list goes on.

THE NAGPUR VETERINARY COLLEGE & MAFSU

Nagpur Veterinary College (NVC), Nagpur was established on 1st July 1958, and it is
a constituent college of Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University
(MAFSU), Nagpur. The college offers under-graduate teaching program (B.V.Sc. &
A.H.) and postgraduate degree program (M.V.Sc.) in 18 disciplines and doctoral
degree program in 12 disciplines of veterinary and animal sciences. The university
has ve Veterinary Colleges located at Nagpur, Mumbai, Shirwal, Parbhani, Udgir and
one Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Akola. Apart from
this two Dairy Technology Colleges are located at Pusad & Udgir and two Fishery
Science Colleges are located at Nagpur & Udgir. Additionally, the Wildlife Research &
Training Centre at Gorewada, Nagpur was established in 2015 to cater to the needs of
wildlife health management and research. The University has 5 breeding farms across
the state with the mandate to conserve local germplasm and also 3 Krishi Vigyan
Kendra’s at Nagpur, Sangli and Thane.
Animal Nutrition Association
The Animal Nutrition Association (ANA) made its modest beginning in 1993 as the
Animal Nutrition Club at the historic 'Division of Animal Nutrition' of the ICAR-Indian
Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar. Based on the overwhelming response
the Animal Nutrition Club was transformed into the 'Animal Nutrition Association' and
was registered with the Registrar of Societies in 1994. Since then, ANA has grown in
leaps and bounds boasting more than 1100 life members across India and beyond.
The ANA is a member organization of the World Association of Animal Production
(WAAP), Rome. The ANA publishes its of cial scienti c journal 'Animal Nutrition and
Feed Technology' which is acclaimed widely for its scienti c content and impact.
Since 1997, the ANA has been organizing conferences, workshops and symposia to
foster fraternity among professionals, share and exchange knowledge on the latest advances, and more importantly, sketch out the
strategies for the improvement in animal nutrition research and education. ANA has thus far successfully organized twelve biennial
conferences, one international conference, eight national workshops and a centennial symposium.

How to reach Weather Accommodation Who Can Participate

Nagpur is well connected with Weather in Nagpur Accommodation will be provided  Researchers and Scientists
train, bus and flights. The during the month of on the payment basis in Guest  Academicians
conference venue Nagpur January is pleasant Houses nearby venue. The tariff  Students
Veterinary College is with average ranges from ` 1000 to ` 2000/-  Industry Professionals
approximately seven kilometres temperature of 18°C, which falls per day, depending upon  Animal Husbandry Of cials
from railway station and 12.5 to minimum at 15°C and reaches availability on rst-cum-first serve  Policy Makers
kilometres from the airport. Paid maximum 25°C. basis. In addition, Hotel  Practitioners
taxi service like OLA, UBER, and accommodation can be arranged
Auto and City bus service is @ ` 4000-8000/- per day.
available for Nagpur Veterinary However, prior intimation for the
College, Seminary Hills, Nagpur. accommodation would be
required.
Scienti c Program Registration
The conference will be held over three days. The program Category Fee (INR) Late Fee (INR)
comprises a keynote address, lead paper presentations, technical After 31st December 2024
sessions, a scientist-industry-farmer interface meet, and a Feed Life Members 7000/- 8000/-
Tech Expo. The sessions and events will cover aspects relevant to Non Members 7500/- 8500/-
the theme of the conference to nd solutions and chalk out a way Students 3500/- 4000/-
ahead through the exchange of scienti c knowledge and
Accompanying person 3000/- 3000/-
experiences. The sessions will cover following areas:
Foreign Delegates 200 USD 250 USD
 Animal Nutrition, Climate and Resilience
 Feed Resource and Technology
 Molecular Nutrition Organizing Committee
 Nutrition for Health and Wellbeing Chief Patron Co-Organizing Secretaries
 Ruminant Nutrition and Biotechnology Dr N.V. Patil Dr M.R. Jawale, NVC, Nagpur
Vice Chancellor, MAFSU, Nagpur Dr S.V. Chopde, NVC, Nagpur
 Poultry and Monogastric Animal Nutrition
 Companion Animal, Aqua and Wildlife Nutrition Patrons
Joint Organizing Secretaries
Dr S.V. Upadhye
 Novel Feed Supplements Director of Instruction &
Dr M.M. Kadam, NVC, Nagpur
 Industry–Academia-Scientist-Farmers interface Dean (Veterinary), MAFSU, Nagpur Dr K.Y. Deshpande, PGIVAS, Akola
Dr N.V. Kurkure
Director of Research, MAFSU, Nagpur Treasurer
Call for abstract Dr A.U. Bhikane Dr P.E. Taksande, MAFSU, Nagpur
The scienti c committee of the WANACON-2025 invites all Director of Extension Education,
Joint Treasurer
MAFSU, Nagpur
interested individuals to submit abstracts of research papers (in Dr S.R. Lende, NVC, Nagpur
extended format) not exceeding 800 words (in MS Word) to be Chairman
considered for Oral or Poster presentation. Contact for further Dr A.P. Somkuwar Members
Associate Dean, NVC, Nagpur Dr G.M. Gadegaonkar, COVAS, Udgir
information and abstracts to be addressed to the following: Dr S.M. Wankhede, COVAS, Parbhani
Co-Chairman Dr V.K. Munde, COVAS, Parbhani
Dr Sunil Ekanath Jadhav Dr B.N. Ramteke Dr N.R. Karambele, MVC, Mumbai
Editor-in-Chief, ANA Publications Professor & Head (Animal Nutrition)
MAFSU, Nagpur
Dr S.D. Jagdale, MVC, Mumbai
CAFT in Animal Nutrition Dr S.A. Amrutkar, PGIVAS, Akola
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122, India Organizing Secretary Dr S.M. Bhalerao, KNPCOVS, Shirwal
Mobile: +91-7351541433; +91-7599287128; Email: [email protected] Dr A.P. Dhok, NVC, Nagpur Dr. P.V. Patil, COVAS, Udgir
ANA Members
President : Dr L.C. Chaudhary, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar
General Secretary : Dr S.K. Saha, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar
Editor-in-Chief : Dr S.E. Jadhav, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar
Vice President (East) : Dr K.C. Das, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
Vice President (West) : Dr D.T. Bhosale, Pune
Vice President (North) : Dr A.M. Ganai, FVSAH, Srinagar
Vice President (South) : Dr J.V. Ramana, SVVU, Tirupathi
Vice President (Central) : Dr Sanjay Kumar, BVC, Patna
Secretary : Dr P. Vasan, VCRI, Namakkal
Treasurer : Dr Anju Kala, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar
Joint Treasurer : Dr Jyoti Palod, CVASc, Pantnagar

Address for Communication

Dr. A.P. Dhok
Organizing Secretary, WANACON 2025

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Assistant Professor
Department of Animal Nutrition
Nagpur Veterinary College
Seminary Hills, Nagpur-440 006
Mobile: +91 98231 76352
Email: [email protected]
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