Poultry Industry in India is a vibrant fast growing and dynamic subsector of agriculture with an annual growth rate of 8-10 per cent and production of 54 billion eggs and 2.63 million tonnes of chicken meat. It has also been recognized as a vital sector for sustainable generation of employment and income that ensures food security through highly nutritious egg and meat for the ever growing human population of our country. The share of livestock and poultry sector together to the national gross domestic product is about 7 per cent of which the contribution of poultry sector alone is about 2 per cent. Changes in life style and food habits, rapid urbanization and rising income are the critical driving forces for the growth of Indian Poultry Industry. Indian Poultry Science Association in order to encourage and carry out quality research in all areas of poultry production has been continuously and successfully organizing annual conferences and national symposia at regular intervals with a conglomeration of Poultry Scientists from all over India. The XXVII Annual Conference and National Symposium (IPSACON 2010) is programmed to be organized at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai during 16-18, September, 2010.

The challenges of global warming and consequent climate change receive the immediate attention of the scientists across the world. Forecast suggests that average temperature could increase by another 1.4 to 5.8oC by 2100. It is estimated that accumulated global anthropogenic methane production is 320 million tonnes per year i.e. 240 million tonnes of carbon per year which is equivalent to the total from natural sources. Such global warming results in changes in weather patterns, including an increase in global precipitation and change in the severity or frequency of extreme levels. Even though intensive poultry production is also considered as one of the causative factors, poultry production itself stands to suffer directly or indirectly because of climatic change. Changes in short fall of agricultural production will indirectly lead to shortage of feed ingredients and escalation of costs while global warming will have a direct bearing on poultry production, productivity and profitability. The challenging scenario will also change the focus of research in mitigating global warming and environmental pollution by poultry and insulating poultry production efficiency. Hence, the theme of IPSACON 2010 is proposed as Novel Technologies to Mitigate Climate Change on Poultry Production.

Abstracts of research in the theme area mentioned are invited for presentation in various sessions of the conference. Abstracts should represent original research and should not have been published/accepted for journal publication or presentation elsewhere prior to this conference. Abstracts and invited papers must be typed in double space Arial 12 point font, A4 page in editable MS Word format and sent as a soft copy (CD) or by E-mail as an attachment to ipsacon2010@gmail.com . Abstracts not exceeding 250 words should be submitted online on or before July 31st, 2010. All abstracts/papers must be accompanied by the filled in registration form. The name of the presenting author must be indicated by bold fonts. The proceedings of the conference will include scientific sessions, a poster session and an industry meet with exhibition. The space for poster will be 4ft x 4ft for each poster presentation.
The candidates, below 35 years of age on 31st Dec. 2010 willing to compete for AVITECH YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD may submit their abstract (s) out of their bonafide research work along with no objection certificate from Head of Division/Department.

Limited accommodation will be available on payment basis at the Teachers Hostel, Madras Veterinary College on first-come-first served basis. Chennai has good hotel facilities with rents starting from Rs.1000/- per day onwards. Hotel reservation can be arranged on request with advance payment of the entire amount only by way of Demand Draft in favour of The Treasurer, IPSACON 2010, Chennai payable at Chennai.

While you are in Chennai, you may take some time off and visit the places around. There are several tourist attractions worth visiting in and around Chennai. Stretched over an area of 13 km, Marina Beach is the second longest beach in the world. The St. George Fort, built in 1653 was used as the state government's secretariat. Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th/15th century and is another colonial structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another important temple in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthasarathi Temple. The Snake park situated in the Guindy National park in the Raj Bhavan Estate has a large collection of snakes and many other reptiles. Nearby is the Kalakshetra, which was founded by Rukmani Devi Arundale for the revival of Indian classical arts and crafts traditions.
Mahabalipuram : Just out of Chennai, roughly 55 km away, is the world famous town of Mahabalipuram. The Pallava dynasty of Southern India, one of the major lines of kings to rule in India after the Gupta period, made this lovely sea side village the second capital. The place blossomed under the creative forces of that time between the fifth and eighth centuries with artistically crafted stone sculptures. Today, the shore temple, the largest bas-relief in the world called Arjuna's Penance and the famous and beautiful mandapams are what identify this sleepy town.
Covelong : Replete with historical monuments such as forts, churches, mosques and a lovely beach, Covelong is a place where you can experience the history of Tamil Nadu as a whole.
Kanchipuram : Along with Chennai and Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram forms the famous Golden Triangle of the Coromandel coast. Kanchipuram finds place on the global map because of the wonderful craftsmanship of the Kanchi weavers, the makers of what is perhaps the finest silk fabric in the world.
Tirupati : Situated in the Chittoor district, in southern Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is the abode of the legendary Lord of the Seven Hills, Lord Venkateshwara. Tirupati is one of the most famous shrines in the country where an uninterrupted worship of the Lord has been carried out for over thirteen centuries. The main attractions are the Pratima mandapam, which has the status of Sri Krishnadevaraya, Tulabharam, the Tirumalanayaka mandapam, which is replete with beautiful carvings, and Dhwajastambham, and others. Tirupati is situated at a distance of around 152 km from Chennai.
Vandalur : The most famous zoological garden is located at 32 km South of Chennai. Spanning over 25sq. km, it is the home of many popular and rare wild animals.
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