𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: The Department of Livestock (DoL) is leading a pioneering three-day workshop in Bhutan to create a comprehensive roadmap for the Noble Yak Fibre value chain. The workshop brings together key stakeholders and experts to develop strategies that go beyond fiber production. It aims to incorporate climate-smart interventions, optimize animal welfare, promote collaboration among yak cooperatives and institutions, and empower highland communities for sustainable growth

The Noble Yak Fibre value chain initiative seeks to not only harness the potential of yak fibre but also to nurture a harmonious relationship between animals, communities, and stakeholders. Participants from various esteemed organisations under the Department such as the National Highland Development Center (NHDC), National Livestock Research Centre (NLRC) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) join the DoL in this significant workshop.

Ms. Nancy Johnston, an esteemed Asian American impact entrepreneur and business leader from the United Kingdom, is serving as a technical consultant through FAO to facilitate a strategy and vision building program. Known for promoting sustainability and fair practices in the fashion and lifestyle industry, she founded the UK-based brand House of Tengri, exemplifying commitment to ethical ventures. With successful collaborations with prominent establishments like Huntsman, Selfridges, and Savoir Beds, her expertise will significantly contribute to the workshop’s goal of fostering sustainable growth, prioritising the welfare of yaks and the involved communities.

 

The workshop is supported by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Bhutan.

 

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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑): 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐠

1. Dasho Secretary and team visited the Public Health Centre in Tareythang Gewog, where they had meetings with the Gewog Thrizin, Livestock Extension Supervisor, and health officials. The team also visited the site at Tareythang army out-post, where the first case of rabies was detected in June 2023;

2. Later that morning, the team proceeded to visit the Tashithang Integrated Livestock Farm in Tareythang Gewog, where Ms. Tshering Dema, a promising proponent, manages a pig fattening farm (138 fatteners), a layer farm (2,000 bird capacity), and a fishery farm (24 ponds). Furthermore, there are upcoming plans to incorporate crawfish cultivation at the farm;

3. In the afternoon, the Secretary and team undertook a visit to the Regional Veterinary Hospital & Epidemiology Centre, National Piggery Development Centre, and the National Development Centre for Aquaculture in Gelephu. Dasho dedicated substantial time to engage in meaningful discussions with the technical staff at these facilities, delving into pertinent issues and challenges, sharing updates on the progress made, and collaboratively initiating and discussing wayforward strategies. The visit concluded with Dasho expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation for the remarkable dedication and exemplary work carried out by the staff in delivering the services.

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