RAJSHAHI, Feb 19, 2020 (BSS) – Speakers at a discussion here unequivocally
called for a substantial and sustainable promotion of the region’s livestock
sector through the best uses of modern technologies.
They mentioned that the contribution of the livestock sector is immense in
terms of meeting up protein deficiency and socio-economic development so
there is no alternative to elevate the sector.
They came up with the observation while inaugurating a 15-day long
training for women livestock service providers at Narkelbaria campus in
Rajshahi University (RU) yesterday afternoon.
Some 25 women from different areas including Khulna, Jashore, Satkhira,
Faridpur and Barisal are taking part in the training on rearing of domestic
animals and their primary treatment.
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (DVAS) in RU is hosting the
training in association with Feed the Future Bangladesh and Livestock
Production for Improved Nutrition with the main thrust of making women self-
reliant besides boosting the supply of animal protein through development of
livestock.
RU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Chowdhury Jakaria attended and addressed the
opening ceremony as chief guest while Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder, Prof Syed
Sarwar Jahan, Prof Akhterul Islam and Dr Hemayetul Islam from DVAS spoke as
special guests with Chairman of the department Prof SM Kamruzzaman in the
chair.
Prof Chowdhury Jakaria said livestock sector could be developed through the
best use of existing natural resources and modern technologies.
He added that necessary information and updated knowledge should be
reached to the growers. All concerned should come forward for flourishing the
poultry sector as the present government is committed to promote the sector
substantially.
Prof Jakaria also called for giving due importance to adopting modern
technology, promotion of high yielding varieties and farmers training to meet
the gradually mounting demands of poultry birds and eggs.
To build a healthy and stronger nation, giving equal importance to
boosting production of both food grains and animal resources has become an
urgent need.