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19–22 May 2025: A four-day training workshop on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory from the Livestock Sector was successfully conducted in Bumthang from 19 to 22 May 2025. Themed “Improving Data Collection, Quality, and Management for Transparency,” the workshop brought together 26 participants from various commodity centres, Dzongkhags, and gewogs across the country. The training was led by resource persons from the Department of Livestock, Thimphu:

The workshop was conducted under the Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) project, with funding support provided by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Throughout the training, participants were introduced to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2006 software and learned to estimate livestock-related GHG emissions at Tier 1 level using data sourced from their respective work areas. This hands-on training culminated in the preparation of GHG estimation reports, which were presented by the trainees during the closing session.

The workshop’s closing session was graced by the Director, Department of Livestock, who commended the participants for their active engagement and emphasised the importance of accurate and transparent GHG data to support Bhutan’s climate commitments.

The Department of Livestock remains committed to strengthening institutional capacities for GHG inventory and climate reporting, in line with national and global transparency frameworks.

31^st 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 FY 2024-2025, funded through the GoI-PTA. The training, scheduled from 31 March to April 5, 2025, in Gelephu, will cover veterinary paraprofessionals from eight districts and central farms from these regions. A total of 57 veterinary paraprofessionals posted at Geog Livestock Extension Centres, District Veterinary Hospitals, central programs and government farms are participating in this training program.

With the rapid advancements in veterinary medicine, continuous learning and upskilling are crucial for field veterinary paraprofessionals. However, limited funding for continuous professional development in the past posed challenges. This refresher training aims to address these gaps, ensuring that veterinary paraprofessionals stay updated on emerging trends and best practices.

The refresher training program will cover key areas essential for improving animal health services in the country, focusing on Veterinary Preventive and Clinical Medicine, Clinical Case Management, Veterinary Microbiology, Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Biosafety, common Surgical Procedures, and Disease Prevention and Control Strategies.

A combination of theoretical and practical approaches is adopted for this training program to ensure comprehensive learning. Theoretical sessions consist of lectures on critical animal health topics, while practical sessions will provide hands-on training in modern techniques and best practices. Additionally, interactive discussions, case studies and problem-solving exercises are included to enhance participant engagement. To assess learning outcomes, a pre-training and post-training test is also being conducted.

By the end of the training, participants are expected to have upgraded skills and knowledge, leading to enhanced efficiency in animal health service delivery. This initiative aims to strengthen delivery of critical veterinary services in the field, ultimately enhancing the standards of both animal health care and public health in Bhutan.

For further information please, contact: srinchen@moal.gov.bt,17322833, National Centre for Animal Health, Department of Livestock.