A four-day national symposium on ‘Newer approaches in welfare and health management of captive and free living wild animals’ was inaugurated at the Odisha University of Agriculture Technology (OUAT) here on Thursday.
Nearly 300 experts from across the globe including the US and Singapore are participating in the symposium. On the first day, a special programme on ‘Snakes and snakebites’ was held which encompassed habitats of snakes, live demonstration of poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes, preparation of anti-snake venom and medical management of snakebites.
The objective behind organsing the symposium is to share knowledge and views among the experts, academicians, scientists, researchers and clinicians, besides discussions on the practical challenges encountered with solutions, said organising committee president Dr. Niranjan Sahu.
The event is being organised by the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in collaboration with the Association of Indian Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians.