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August 5, 2024: The Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Livestock graced the handing-over ceremony of modified tents today, under the project titled “Improving the Quality of Yak Hair Products for Enhanced Income Generation of Highland Communities.” This initiative, implemented by the Department of Livestock and supported by the Bhutan Foundation, aims to enhance the livelihoods of highland communities by providing cost-efficient modified tents for migration camps and promoting the conservation of yak fiber for high-value textile products.

As part of the project, 91 modified tents have been distributed to the communities of Lingzhi, Soe, Yaksa, Nubr, Bje, Esu, Kartsho, and Tsento. Additionally, the Department will install a felting machine and a spinning machine at the Yak Breeding Farm in Chonaphu, Haa, to support the establishment of a yak hair enterprise in the country.

The Bhutan Foundation has generously provided a grant of USD 76,765 (seventy-six thousand seven hundred sixty-five) to support this project.

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLICATION, BJAS VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1

DoL is pleased to announce that the new version of Scientific Research Publication has been officially released online on 20^th June 2024. The BJAS Volume 8, Issue 1 features 13 papers, including both comprehensive research articles, review and a short technical communication. The topics addressed are diverse, primarily aimed at boosting national food and nutrition security. The focus is on enhancing the resilience of livestock production systems to ensure better access to healthy animal-based foods. This is achieved through advancements in animal nutrition, breeding and genetics, animal health, and climate-smart practices. The submitted articles underwent peer review and were published online through Open Journal Systems (OJS) to promote the dissemination of science-based knowledge, information, and experience in the field of animal science. Additionally, researchers are encouraged to present findings from previous interventions to assess their impact and derive lessons for ongoing and future programs. The journal from this issue is managed and published by the National Livestock Research Centre (NLRC), Bathpalathang, Bumthang, Bhutan.

To learn more about the current Scientific Research Publishing, please visit https://ojs.moal.gov.bt

 

Tashi Delek and Happy Reading!