Central Avian Research Institute

To provide all-round support to the growth of the poultry sector, Central Avian Research Institute (CARI) was established on the 2nd November, 1979 at Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Since its inception, this Institute has been providing need based R&D support for diversified poultry production, processing and marketing. The Institute is also continuously updating its R&D focus with the latest developments taking place globally and in accordance with the changing needs of the domestic poultry sector. It also provides post-graduate education, training and technology transfer activities for augmenting productivity, production and profitability of the Indian poultry sector.

Short Term Trainings

Farmers’ training:

It is an orientation training to start poultry farming organised every year . Any literate person is eligible for enrolling to the course.

Enrolment fee: Rs. 700/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST candidates only.

In-service personnel training:

Specialized training courses on poultry farming are organized at the Institute for in-service personnel of various State Government Departments to update them with the latest technological know-how.

Sponsored training courses:

Sponsored training courses on poultry production management are being organized time to time on demand for the farmers nominated by A.H. Deptt., Govt. of Bihar and ATMA.

Training for Defence personnel:

Training courses on poultry production management are being organized for the army soldiers nominated by Gorkha Resettlement Training Unit and other army units.

The ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar offers Specialized Training Courses for Veterinary Officer/Technical Personnel of various Departments/Institutions including Public/Private Organizations and big and small entrepreneur/poultry farmers

Duration: Each specialized training is of 12 working days duration.

Course Fee: The fee for each course is Rs. 5000/person.

Eligibility: For all courses, the candidate must preferably be a graduate in any stream.

How to Apply: Brief resume supported by educational records and forwarding/sponsoring note from the employer may be sent to the Director, CARI, Izatnagar, Bareilly- 243122 (UP) or e-mail to director.cari@icar.gov.in/ /cari_director@rediffmail.com / pktyagi58@yahoo.co.in. Kindly also bring with you photo copy of your address & ID proof & highest degree certificates pertaining to your education.

Certificate: The trainees will be awarded with a Training Certificate from the Director, CARI, Izatnagar after successful completion of the training.

International Trainings

Advances in Poultry Hatchery Management

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in hatchery operation and management aspects of poultry production. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content:

Recent developments in hatchery management
Layout of modern hatchery
Management of male and female breeders
Nutrient needs for better fertility and hatchability
Factors affecting fertility and hatchability
In ovo feeding of nutrients and vaccination
Major events in embryo development
Hatchery operation
Analyzing low hatchability
Hatchery sanitation and hygiene
Hatchery waste disposal
Economics of hatchery unit
Record keeping
Visit to farm hatchery

Advances in Poultry Nutrition and Feed Technology

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in poultry nutrition and feed technology aspects of poultry production. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content:

Nutrient needs for growth and production
Possible interactions among nutrients
Biotechnology leading to better digestibility
Antinutrients/Toxicants and amelioration
Feeding value/quality testing
Feed additives and nutraceuticals
Gut health and immunomodulation
Nutrition for breeders
in ovo feeding
Juvenile nutrition
Cost effective formulation
Feed compounding
Feed processing technology
Visit to feed plant

Advances in Poultry Processing and Products Technology

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in egg and poultry processing and quality assurance of poultry products. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content:

National/global scenario in egg technology and poultry processing
Egg processing technology
Primary and further- processing of poultry
Egg and poultry meat quality evaluation
Value- added poultry products
Packaging of poultry products
Microbiology of fresh and processed poultry products
Bio- and phyto-contaminants in egg and meat
By-product utilization
Concept and application of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) in egg and poultry processing

Artificial Insemination Technology for Poultry

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in artificial insemination technology aspect of poultry production from developing countries. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content

Comparative avian reproductive systems
Spermatogenesis and sperm maturation
Structure/function of avian spermatozoa
Biochemical composition of semen
Follicular growth and atresia
Ovulation and oviposition
Optimization of variables influencing male/female reproductive functioning
Direct in situ exposures of different parts of male/female reproductive systems
Methodology of avian semen collection
Semen evaluation/dilution/preservation

Biotechnological Tools for Poultry Production

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in biotechnological research for poultry production. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content:

Merits of biotechnological tools
Functional genomics
Molecular techniques
Marker assisted selection
Production of recombinant cytokines
Genetic characterization of poultry
Breeding for increased disease resistance
Gene silencing
Development of immuno- competent stocks
Proteomics
Embryo culture and transgenesis

Breeding Strategies for Egg and Meat

The course is designed to enhance knowledge and skill of the participants from developing countries involved in poultry breeding strategies for egg and meat production. Training is imparted through lectures and practical demonstrations.

Duration: 3 wks

Course Content: