Multan
Livestock Department asked farmers to purchase animal feed only from registered shops of livestock department as quality feed was vital to maintain health of animals which led to better production.
Deputy director livestock, Dr Jamshaid Akhtar informed that no shopkeepers was allowed to sale animals feed without registration.
The department would take strict action against the persons involved in selling animals feed without licence, he told APP.
He remarked that registration of animal feed unit was mandatory under Punjab Animals Feed Stuff and Compound Feed Act 2016. He observed that preparation of feed, its stock and supply was legal after registration with Livestock Department. Livestock department issued licences for operating business of animals feed, he noted. —APP
