3rd National Livestock Research Coordination Workshop Begins in Zhemgang
Zhemgang, December 27, 2025: The National Livestock Research Centre (NLRC), Bumthang, is organizing the 3rd National Livestock Research Coordination Workshop from 27–28 December 2025 in Zhemgang, bringing together livestock researchers, scientists, and practitioners from across the country to strengthen coordination and guide future research priorities in the livestock sector.
The two-day workshop is aimed at aligning national livestock research activities with the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) priorities, with a strong focus on adaptive research, high-value livestock products, and sustainable research systems. It also seeks to enhance collaboration among key stakeholders and promote an integrated national livestock research framework.
During the workshop, participants will receive updates and preliminary findings from ongoing research initiatives, including the Yagyu and apiculture research projects, as well as studies assessing factors contributing to the rising egg prices in Bhutan. The workshop will also review the Livestock Research Strategy, Operational Modalities and Implementation Guidelines 2023, ensuring that research governance and implementation mechanisms remain relevant and responsive.
A key component of the workshop is the identification and prioritization of livestock research issues for FY 2026–2027, aligned with the Department of Livestock’s 13th FYP objectives and long-term development plans. The forum further provides a platform for sharing research findings, innovations, and emerging technologies through scientific paper presentations.
In addition, participants will benefit from a practical demonstration of the Online Journal System (OJS) of the Bhutan Journal of Animal Science (BJAS), aimed at strengthening scientific documentation and publication capacity among Livestock Production Officers and Veterinary Officers. A panel discussion on emerging technologies, innovations, and data use in livestock research will also be conducted to encourage informed dialogue on future research directions.
The workshop is chaired by the Hon’ble Director General, Department of Livestock (DoL), and is attended by around 70 livestock officials from the Department of Livestock, central programmes and farms, 20 Dzongkhag Livestock Sectors, and invited scientific paper presenters.
The workshop is funded through the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) and the DoL GoI–PTA approved budget for the FY 2025–2026.
Reported by: National Livestock Research Centre, Bumthang
