Ludhiana veterinary university faculty and students win awards in Maharashtra
Representatives from the Department of Livestock Products Technology secured multiple prizes at a national convention held in Maharashtra.
A faculty member and postgraduate students from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University won several prizes at a national convention in Maharashtra, according to The Tribune.
The awards were presented at the 8th Convention of the Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists, which focused on sustainable and innovative food and meat systems.
Rajesh V Wagh received a fellowship from the Association of Meat Scientists and Technologists, Chennai, for his research in meat science and technology. His student, Rushikesh Patil, won the best MVSc thesis award for his research work.
Additional awards for best oral and poster presentations were given to Ravneet Kaur, Rushikesh Patil, and Deepika Jamadar. Wagh also received an award for his oral presentation regarding a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
The research project, co-authored with Hussandeep Singh and Apoorva Shekhar, involves creating sustainable packaging for livestock products to improve food safety and quality monitoring.
Department head Nitin Mehta congratulated the winners, while Vice Chancellor JPS Gill noted that their achievements enhance the academic and research reputation of the university.