World Veterinary Day 2026 · CVSc Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Celebrating World Veterinary Day 2026 — Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health

IPEMA – Poultry India, in collaboration with the Department of Poultry Science, CVSc, Rajendranagar, celebrated World Veterinary Day 2026 — strengthening academia–industry collaboration.

25 April 2026 CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Guardians

of Food & Health · Theme

Elocution Winners

Expert Sessions

Academia

× Industry

World Veterinary Day 2026 celebration at CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad — World Veterinary Day 2026 · CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

The Celebration

Guardians of food & health.

IPEMA – Poultry India proudly supported and participated in the World Veterinary Day 2026 celebrations, held in collaboration with the Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The event was centered around the theme "Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health."

Under the chairmanship of Dr. R. M. V. Prasad, the event brought together distinguished speakers, faculty, students, and industry professionals for an engaging and insightful technical session.

World Veterinary Day 2026 technical session

Faculty and students at World Veterinary Day 2026

Graced By

Distinguished guests.

Dr. M. Gnana Prakash

Honourable Vice Chancellor · Chief Guest

Dr. M. Udaya Kumar

Guest of Honour

Shri Uday Singh Bayas

President, IPEMA – Poultry India · Special Guest

Dr. R. M. V. Prasad

Chairman of the Event

President's Address

Bridging academia & industry.

Shri Uday Singh Bayas addressing World Veterinary Day 2026

Addressing the gathering, Shri Uday Singh Bayas emphasized the critical role of veterinarians in ensuring food safety, public health, and scientific awareness. He highlighted the importance of bridging academia and industry, appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students, and underscored the need to dispel myths surrounding poultry and nutrition.

Reaffirming IPEMA's commitment to knowledge exchange, innovation, and nurturing future professionals, the event served as a meaningful platform highlighting the indispensable role of veterinarians in the future growth of the poultry sector.

Elocution Competition

Myths, facts & veterinary insights.

Prizes were presented to the top five winners of the elocution competition held prior to the event. The competition was based on the theme "Poultry Products and Lifestyle Diseases: Myths, Facts, and Veterinary Insights," encouraging scientific thinking and effective communication among young veterinarians — recognizing their excellence and contribution.

Elocution competition winners at World Veterinary Day 2026

Prize distribution at World Veterinary Day 2026

Technical Session

Career prospects in the poultry sector.

The Poultry Sector in India — Opportunities & Guidance

Dr. Mujeeb Ather, Senior Poultry Consultant

An engaging session outlining vast opportunities and offering practical guidance to aspiring professionals — motivating students to pursue excellence in the poultry and veterinary domain.
Entrepreneurship & Consulting in Poultry Farming

Dr. Srinivas Rama Raju

Highlighted key industry prospects, focusing on the scope for entrepreneurship and consulting services in poultry farming, and encouraged students to explore innovative career pathways.

Inspiring the Next Generation

The indispensable role of veterinarians.

The event highlighted the indispensable role of veterinarians in food safety, public health, and the future growth of the poultry sector — while inspiring the next generation of professionals.

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