May 31, 2011

 

Pakistan can increase milk production

 

 

Vice-Chancellor of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Prof Dr. Muhammad Nawaz says one-third of fodder and water go to waste due to low potential animals which should be replaced.

 

"The country lags behind in milk production due to low potential animals which give only three to five litres of milk per animal in a day, while it should meet the target of 20 to 25 litres per animal, being a good milk producing country. However, despite these shortcomings, Pakistan is the third largest milk producing country in the world," said Dr Nawaz.

 

By adopting good management practices, small farmers can increase milk and meat production by 25-50%, he said.

 

Dr. Nawaz said that UVAS is making efforts for the development of livestock and is producing professional manpower to increase the national exchequer.

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