Punjab government to introduce Animal Health Act

Punjab government has decided to introduce Animal Health Act for the promotion and development of livestock sector in the province. This was decided in a meeting presided over by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Friday in which the performance and future roadmap of livestock and transport departments were reviewed in detail. The meeting decided to introduce Animal Health Act for the promotion and development of livestock sector in the province.
The target of registration of one million animals was fixed and it was informed that registration of animals will help to produce a better breed which will yield more milk and meat. It was also stated that crossbreed animals will be produced to get enhanced production of milk and meat by adopting IVF technology. The meeting directed to early complete the vaccination process for saving animals from different diseases in Bahawalpur.
Addressing the meeting, the CM said that poultry project will be expanded to alleviate poverty hoping that it would generate many more opportunities of employment. He said that Punjab has a tremendous potential of increased production of milk and meat and the economy will also be strengthened due to development of livestock sector on modern lines. There is a dire need to give attention to research and development in livestock sector, he added.
The CM said that livestock will be promoted to wriggle the rural folks from the quagmire of poverty as livestock plays the role of an engine for the betterment of national economy. We will have to adopt latest techniques for increased production of milk and meat and the livestock farmers will be informed about latest methods of livestock farming, he added.
The heads of Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company and Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Board gave detailed briefings about the steps taken for the development of livestock sector.
Meanwhile, the heads of Punjab Masstransit Authority and Lahore Transport Company also gave briefings about the transport department and latest transport system.
The CM said that government is working hard to provide best transport facilities to the citizens and latest transport service will also be introduced in backward areas of the province.