The provincial government of Punjab in Pakistan is taking initiatives to increase milk and meat output as part of its efforts to contribute more to the country’s economy.
Dr Yasir Naqvi, Section Officer (I&C) in Livestock, Punjab, told WealthPK that the provincial government plans to support commercial cattle and dairy development. He said that the livestock breed improvement initiative is important for improving the genetic traits of local cattle, as well as helping to improve Halal products and their export.
“This sector is significant to the country’s economic growth, food security, and poverty reduction. The official said that Livestock Department is working to boost milk and meat production in Punjab. He mentioned initiatives by the govt for achieving the desired objectives, including availability of exotic semen for cattle, silage machines for farmers, poultry birds’ distribution in Punjab, Save the Calve, fattening project, genomics project and semen sexing project, tax relief for poultry and dairy sector.
