Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Pro-Chancellor Syed Babar Ali called on vice chancellor University of Veterinary and Animal Science (UVAS) on Friday and discussed the present condition of livestock sector in Pakistan and the efforts to enhance and develop the livestock sector in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Babar said that a survey should be conducted to explore international market demands and standards for enhancing meat export and find out impediments involve in the process. He called for arranging foreign visits of livestock professionals to study advanced farming systems and models, which can be replicated in Pakistan.
He said that UVAS should initiate a 'meal programme' to solve the malnutrition issues in Pakistan. He also suggested that an entrepreneur competition of students should be started to encourage and facilitate them to start their own businesses. He appreciated the UVAS services for the welfare and benefit of farming community.
Dr Talbot Naseer Pasha said that there was need for initiating a school milk & egg programme, in which an egg and a glass of milk a day should be given to schoolchildren to attract them to schools and improve their health, consequently solving the issue of malnutrition as well as providing market to livestock, dairy and poultry farmers for their prosperity and profitability.
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