IVA Kerala, 08 - Apr - 2020

Pookot Unit -Wayanad -installation of the office bearers of Indian Veterinary Association, Pookode Unit for the year 2020 was held at Hotel Wayanad Gate, Lakkidi

On 30th January 2020, installation of the office bearers of Indian Veterinary Association, Pookode Unit for the year 2020 was held at Hotel Wayanad Gate, Lakkidi, Wayanad. Dr. Prasanna K. S, the outgoing Secretary, delivered the welcome speech and Dr. Binu. K. Mani, the outgoing President delivered Presidential address. The function started by paying homage to departed souls Dr. K. N. Muraleedharan Nair, Dr. Abraham Varkey and Dr. N. Murugesan. IVA State President, North Zone Dr. N Mohanan, addressed the gathering and installed the office bearers.

The function was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.). M. R. Saseendranath, Hon’ Vice Chancellor, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. In the inaugural speech he stressed the need for combined efforts of Animal Husbandry and KVASU addressing the current issues faced by the farming community of the state. Dr. P. P. Balakrishnan, First Dean of CVAS, Pookode was honoured in the function and he shared his experiences of establishing the Veterinary college at Pookode. Prof. (Dr.) N. Ashok Registrar, KVASU, Dr. M. K. Narayanan, Director of Entrepreneurship, KVASU and Dr. Koshy John, Dean, COVAS, Pookode offered felicitation and ensured full co-operation for all the activities organized by IVA, Pookode Unit. Dr. M. Abdul Kareem, Retd. DD, AHD and Dr. Manoj V. J, Secretary, IVA, Wayanad Unit also graced the occasion with their presence. Dr. Vinu M David reported the action plan of IVA Pookode Unit 2020 and Dr. Asha K delivered vote of thanks. This was followed by cultural function by faculty and their family members.