Bhutan Journal of Animal Science

Researchers and livestock officials under the Department of Livestock, Dzongkhag Livestock Sectors and academic institutes WITHIN the country are invited to submit an abstract of original research for consideration for oral presentation at the 2^nd National Livestock Research Coordination Workshop (9^th – 10^th December 2024) being organized by the National Livestock Research Centre, Bumthang.

Original research published in peer-reviewed international and national journals including unpublished papers/case studies in all topics related to livestock development programs will be considered under the following themes:

• Animal production
• Animal health & welfare
• Breed improvement & genetics
• Animal bio-technology
• Animal nutrition & rangelands
• Apiculture
• Fisheries & Aquaculture
• High value and niche livestock products
• Socioeconomic dimensions
• Policy analysis and briefs
• Livestock-environment-human interactions
• Digital transformation and application in livestock farming
• Animal energy, organic farming and ecotourism
• Innovations and new technologies
• Climate smart livestock farming
• Clinical case studies

GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

1. Abstracts can only be submitted online via the online Bhutan Journal of Animal Science at the following link: https://ojs.moal.gov.bt/

2. Select "Register" (for first time users) or "Submit an Abstract" from the banner at the top of the page “Submission” and follow the prompts, completing all information requested, as applicable.

3. Please follow these formatting instructions when submitting your abstract:

• • Maximum abstract length of 300 words (not including author(s) and institution names or headings).
  • Abstracts should be in Times New Roman, single line spacing, a 12-point font, saved and uploaded in MS Word format.
  • Author(s) – Provide full given name, initial(s), and highest academic qualification of all contributing authors; list all authors in the order in which they contributed
  • Affiliation(s) – Provide institution/organization name, city, state/province, and country of all contributing authors, with superscripted number indicating related affiliation
  • Results - Abstracts must contain results (abstracts with phrases such as “… results and conclusions will be presented …” will not be considered).
  • Tables/Figures – Tables and figures may NOT be used in the Results section.
  • Abstract section headings – Please only use the following section headings in your abstract submission:

• • • Abstract Title
    • Author Name(s)
    • Affiliation(s)
    • Objective
    • Study area and period
    • Study design
    • Sample size and sampling
    • Results
    • Conclusions

1. Abstracts must be written in English.
2. Abstracts selected for presentations will be invited for oral presentation on 10^th December 2024 (Exact venue to be intimated later).
3. Selected authors should prepare PowerPoint presentation for a maximum of 10 minutes which can include tables and figures in the methodology and result sections.
4. Selected presenters shall be considered for per diem and logistic supports from the workshop organizer.

ABSTRACTS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED WITHOUT REVIEW

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Abstracts must be submitted online by 30^th November 2024 before 17:00 hours (BST).

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions regarding the submission process, please contact:

Pema Thinley, Sr. LPO and Kencho Rinzin, Sr. LPO

Email: pemathinley2@moaf.gov.bt and rinzink@moal.gov.bt

Phone: +975-17706631/17719920