DoL

𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: The Regional Livestock Development Center, Kanglung, is currently conducting an in-service training program for Animal Health personnel. This training, held in Trashigang, aims to enhance the proficiency of extension staff from various Dzongkhags and farms in delivering animal health services. It focuses on updating their knowledge and skills in clinical examination procedures, disease diagnosis, treatment protocols, sampling techniques, as well as preventive measures for emerging notifiable and zoonotic diseases. Furthermore, the training covers essential topics such as veterinary drug administration, dosage calculation, and indications. Participants will also receive insights into Antimicrobial Resistance and its application through a traffic light system in livestock management.

The training program additionally emphasizes the improvement of skills in basic surgical and obstetrical procedures for common surgical conditions and metabolic disease management. Currently, 47 members, including resource persons, from six eastern dzongkhags and farms, are participating in the program, which commenced on May 13th and will conclude on May 17th, 2024. Funding for this initiative is supported by the CARLEP project.

Reported by: RLDC, Kanglung

𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: The Department of Livestock convened a meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from the livestock sectors of Samtse, Wangdue, Mongar, and Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag, as well as the Bhutan Livestock Development Corporation Limited (BLDCL), to strategize the livestock product supply chain to Gyalsung academies and strengthen the operational efficiencies.

Discussions centered on crucial areas such as refining supply chain management strategies, evaluating the prices of livestock products, and strengthening production capacities at famer’s level. Stakeholders emphasized the need to adopt effective production planning to ensure sustainable and consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products to Gyalsuung academies.

Additionally, a formal signing of an agreement delineating the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders was completed in order to ensure effective collaboration. This agreement, endorsed by the Department of Livestock (DoL), BLDCL, and Dzongkhag Livestock sectors lays the foundation for a cohesive and synchronized approach towards ensuring a robust supply chain.