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International Conference on Brucellosis 2016 inaugurated in New Delhi
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The International Conference on Brucellosis 2016 and the 69th meeting of the International Society on Brucellosis was inaugurated in New Delhi. The three day conference has been organised by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR).
Highlights of the conference
Provide a technical platform for scientist and experts from all over the world including Participants from 26 countries. Help endemic countries in designing effective control strategies and eradication methods as per the laws governing the livestock production systems. The conference is result of DBTТs network programme on Brucellosis launched in 2012 to address the epidemiology and development of new generation of vaccines and diagnostic kits.
Brucella Free Villages programme
On the sidelines of the conference, Brucella Free Villages programme was also launched. It will be implemented on pilot scale in 50 villages covering 10 states. This programme will be supported by guidelines and standard operating practices along with an IT enabled application.
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