UVAS, ZTBL to jointly work for promotion of livestock development

LAHORE : The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has signed an MoU with Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to promote livestock development in the country along with uplifting the livelihood of farming communities.

UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad, Dean Faculty of Animal Production & Technology Prof Dr Saima from UVAS and ZTBL President/Chief Executive Officer Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti and Head Planning Research & Technology Division Tariq Mahmood from ZTBL signed the MoU.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmed said that this cooperation would be beneficial for the livestock farming community not only to increase their livestock production and for enhancing their profitability.

According to a press release, under the MoU, both parties will jointly work to conduct field days, seminars and workshops to disseminate latest developments in livestock for uplifting the livelihood of farming communities.

ZTBL and UVAS will develop partnership for running joint ventures, research activities for establishment of demonstration plots, research trials on modern livestock and poultry and ZTBL will provide land for animal fodder research at ZTBL farm at Islamabad to UVAS students. ZTBL will offer internship opportunities to UVAS students as per available positions in branches/field offices.

Meanwhile, the UVAS Department of Veterinary Medicine arranged a month long ‘Boot Camp for Veterinary Professionals’ to enhance their clinical skills at Veterinary Academy on Monday.