Ludhiana: In a significant leap for veterinary medicine, scientists from India and Germany are set to collaborate on the development of AI-based diagnostic systems designed to provide faster, more precise, and highly accurate care for animals. This initiative was revealed by Ahmed Abdelwahad, coordinator of the InDeVet Summit 2026, currently being hosted at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). Centered on the theme of ‘Bridging Science, Policy and Education,’ the summit underscores a growing synergy between the European Union and India, with a specific focus on deepening veterinary ties between Germany and the Indian subcontinent.Beyond technological advancements in AI, Dr Abdelwahad emphasized a robust commitment to student exchange programs. Under this agreement, Indian students will gain the opportunity to study and work within German institutions, while German scholars will reciprocate by engaging with Indian academic and research centers. A central feature of the event was a high-level discussion on “The Future of Indo-German Veterinary Synergy,” which successfully outlined a strategic collaborative roadmap spanning from 2026 to 2030. Additional sessions were dedicated to identifying joint research projects and cementing long-term partnerships between prominent universities in both nations.GADVASU cice-chancellor, Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, reaffirmed the university’s dedication to fostering these global alliances. The summit saw participation from a distinguished panel of delegates, including Dr Baljit Singh (University of Saskatchewan), Dr Ramanuj Banerjee (Science Counsellor, Embassy of India in Germany), and esteemed professors such as Dr Uwe Truyen (Leipzig University), Dr Uwe Rösler (Freie University Berlin), and Prof. Klaus Osterrieder.These experts highlighted the necessity for sustained cooperation in innovation and policy engagement. Furthermore, a session titled “From Lab to Legislation” focused on integrating One Health solutions into public policy. Dr RS Sethi, dean of the College of Animal Biotechnology, concluded that the summit would pave the way for transformative joint research and advancement in the veterinary discipline.
