31st March 2025, Gelephu: The Department of Livestock (DoL) is conducting a six-day refresher training program for field veterinary paraprofessionals from the east-central and eastern regions of the country under the short-term training program approved by the RCSC for the
14th March 2025: The Department of Livestock (DoL), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), conducted a Yak Artificial Insemination (AI) and Estrus Synchronization Training for livestock officials working in yak-rearing Gewogs of highland Dzongkhags. This training is one of the
The Department of Livestock (DoL), with generous funding support from the Bhutan Foundation, successfully conducted a two-day program from 14th to 15th January 2025 at the National Yak Farm (NYF) in Haa. The initiative focused on setting up newly procured
12.12.2024, Haa: Bhutanβs highlands are home to approximately 29,699 YaksΒ (NSB, 2023), and the untapped potential of their wool represents an opportunity for significant economic growth. An estimated USD 35 490 (BTN 2,912,491) could be generated annually from yak fiber
On November 25, the Director, along with the Chiefs and team, visited Merak and engaged with the highland farmers of the community. In her opening remarks, the Director expressed gratitude to the farmers for their exceptional efforts in yak herding
The Department of Forest and Park Services along with Department of Livestock, National Land Commission of Bhutan and chairpersons from Bhutan yak cooperatives conducted workshop from 18th to 19th November, 2024 at Paro aimed at tracing seasonal mobility of yaks.
Regional Livestock Coordination Meeting- Press Release. 16th Oct, 2024: A two-day Regional Livestock Coordination Meeting has ended on 16th of October 2024 in Lhuntse, coordinated by Regional Livestock Development Center, Kanlgung. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including CARLEP implementing
