UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki host Poultry TECH Summit Fostering Academia- Industry Collaboration

LAHORE (01-03-24): The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore hosted a
Poultry TECH Summit organized by the Nutritionist Association of Pakistan (NAP) aimed at
reinforcing the crucial collaboration between academia and industry. The summit, held at UVAS-
Ravi Campus Pattoki, brought together a diverse group of poultry professionals, including
faculty members from 5 universities across Punjab, representatives from the Pakistan Poultry
Association (PPA), and industry leaders.
In its opening remarks Dr Musadaq Asif (President NAP), underscored the significance of
academia-industry linkages, citing success stories in local pet food and fish feed development in
collaboration with UVAS.
Emeritus Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha (HI, SI) Eminent animal nutritionist provided an overview
of the summit's objectives and emphasized the need for collaboration among different
universities and industry to meet the challenges of food security and provision of cost-effective
quality animal protein to the masses. Prof Pasha highlighted UVAS's resources and capabilities
available for collaborative ventures, showcasing facilities ranging from different poultry farms to
research labs of international standards and highly qualified faculty.
During the panel discussion, industry leaders and academic representatives shared their
perspectives. Industry remarks included advocacy for continuous collaboration by Ch
Muhammad Nusrat Tahir (Vice Chairman, Northern PPA) and assured commitment of his
organization to sponsor demand driven problem solving research and internship/scholarship
facilities for the students.
The academic representatives from different Universities emphasized the importance of
developing alternatives feed resources for poultry feed, local production of soybean, feed
additives, enzymes, synthetic amino acids, and feed supplements to save much need foreign
exchange for the country.
Dr Naveed-ul-Haque summarized the summit's proceedings, suggesting ways to bridge the
academia and industry gaps and recommended establishing a formal structure to monitor
collaborative research activities. Prof Dr Saima expressed gratitude to all participants for their
valuable contributions and encouraged future meetings.
The summit proved to be a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration, setting the stage for
enhanced partnerships between academia and industry in advancing research, innovation and
addressing challenges in the poultry sector.