Early - Warning Tech for Livestock: Gadvasu Joins Rs 90cr Research Push

GADVASU Joins ₹90-Crore National Research Initiative for Livestock Early-Warning Technology

Ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has partnered with the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, to develop advanced early-warning technology for livestock health under a major national research initiative. The project aims to predict animal diseases well before visible symptoms appear, enabling timely preventive measures.

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, has partnered with NIT Rourkela under a ₹90 crore ANRF-funded research initiative to develop early-warning technology for livestock health. The project aims to predict animal diseases before visible symptoms appear, strengthening preventive veterinary care and promoting advanced research opportunities for PhD scholars and researchers in animal sciences, technology, and data-driven health systems.

The collaborative research is being supported through a grant exceeding ₹90 crore under the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The initiative seeks to strengthen early-warning systems for livestock health, reduce economic losses for farmers, and enhance overall animal welfare.

According to the university, the project focuses on improving disease surveillance and preventive healthcare strategies for livestock through cutting-edge scientific and technological interventions. By identifying health risks at an early stage, the research is expected to significantly improve productivity and sustainability in the livestock sector.

Dr Devendra Pathak, principal investigator of the project, stated that the research covers three key areas. The first involves the development of AI and machine learning-enabled systems to monitor livestock health, optimise production efficiency, and promote sustainable farming practices. These technologies will help assess critical livestock parameters and improve real-time health monitoring.

The project marks an important step in advancing livestock research and reinforces GADVASU’s role in national-level scientific collaborations aimed at addressing agricultural and animal health challenges.