Prof. G. Devegowda Award in Poultry Science -2022
To honor and celebrate legacy of Prof. G. Devegowda, his friends, students and LIVESTOCK INSTITUTE OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (www.litd.in) have established an ‘Endowment Fund’. Income from this endowment will be used to support an award in his name to recognize achievements of outstanding scientists in the field of Poultry science.
Prof. G. Devegowda.
He is a veterinary graduate and has obtained his doctorate degree in animal sciences from the University of Minnesota, USA. He is the recipient of the Biotechnology medal of excellence, the International Feed Industry’s award for his contribution in the field of Biotechnology and Nutrition. He also got the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association Award for his outstanding contribution in the field of Animal Feed Technology. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Veterinary Sciences and Recipient of the Indian poultry science association lifetime achievement award for his contribution to innovative poultry research and development.
He is widely traveled (visited more than 75 countries) and presented scientific papers. He worked as Visiting Scientist / Professor at North American Biosciences Center, USA. He served on the Editorial Board of World’s Mycotoxin Journal (2004 to 2012). He worked as Professor and Head, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
Presently Prof. G. Devegowda is an Independent Nutritionist and President of Institution of Veterinarians of Poultry Industry.
The Award:
The award is named “Prof. Devegowda Award of Excellence in Poultry science”. It will be given annually to 05 Indian poultry scientists irrespective of age. It will carry a cash award of Rs 1000/, a citation, and a plaque. The awardee will be invited to award ceremony either off line or online as per the situation prevailing during the time to receive the award and deliver a lecture on his/her research contributions to poultry.
Nomination and selection procedures:
Nominations for the award should be sent on a prescribed nomination form (to be attached shortly ) along with the supporting documents. Only the nominations with complete documentation will be considered for the award. A jury composed of eminent scientists appointed by the LITD will choose the most deserving recipient and the recommendation of the jury will be final.The inaugural award will be given in April 30th 2022 at Bengaluru. The deadline to receive nominations is 15th April, 2022. The Awardee will be announced by April 20th, 2022.
Please send nominations online to: pashudhanpraharee@gmail.com