Showcasing of Impactful Research/Start-up during ISESCO VC Forum

NCLBG&G is showcasing its achievements along with other National Centers and Centers for excellence, funded by HEC to Federal Minister for Planning at prestigious VC Forum, 2023 held on March 19- 20, 2023 at Marriot Hotel, Islamabad.

The participants, while presenting their feedback, appreciated the organizers (HEC) for arranging event for showcasing Pakistani technology before foreign delegates in addition to Pakistani dignitaries.

5-days hands-on scientific training conducted at LUAWMS-Balochistan under NCLBG

Five-days Hands-On Scientific Training titled "Animal genetic resources; Strategies for improved use and conservation" successfully concluded at Lasbela, Balochistan. The activity was organized by National Center for Livestock Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (NCLBG&G)-Sub-Center, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan in collaboration with NCLBG&G- Lead center PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab. More than 25 faculty, postgraduate students, researchers and professionals from Balochistan participated in the training. In the inaugural ceremony, Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Khan (National Training Coordinator-NCLBG&G Project) introduced the project objective of capacity building of all stakeholders for improving the productivity of local breeds through modern genetic technologies. He thanked the Prof. Dr. Ahmed Nawaz Khosa (Scientific Director-NCLBG&G Sub-Center LUAWMS) for managing the training at a very short notice. On the occasion, chief guest Dr. Jalal Faiz (Pro Vice Chancellor- LUAWMS) emphasized the need of paying attention to the people of Balochistan being custodian of rich resource of agriculture and livestock.

The concluding ceremony of the said training was held on March 17, 2023 at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, LUAWMS, Balochistan. On the occasion, Dr. Ghulam Bilal (Central Project Director) briefed the participants about the project and its national importance. He emphasized that national level concerted efforts are required for breed improvement in the country under the umbrella of NCLBG&G. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Khan (Vice Chancellor, CUVAS-Bahawalpur) was the chief guest. He encouraged the stakeholders from Balochistan to take the lead in conserving and improving animal genetic resources for improving overall livestock productivity of the country. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Nawaz Khosa (Scientific Director-NCLBG&G Sub-Center LUAWMS), Dr. Ghulam Bilal (Central Project Director), Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Khan (National Training Coordinator-NCLBG&G Project) and their team for organizing training for such an important aspects of livestock. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Khan (Vice Chancellor, CUVAS-Bahawalpur) also signed MoU with the LUAWMS and inaugurated the ABG Lab established under NCLBG&G project.

Dr. Jalal Faiz (Pro- Vice Chancellor- LUAWMS) thanked the Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Khan (Vice Chancellor, CUVAS-Bahawalpur), Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Khan (National Training Coordinator-NCLBG&G Project), Dr. Ghulam Bilal (Central Project Director) and their team for visiting Balochistan in a national spirit and imparting scientific skills to researchers from Balochistan. Deans, Directors and Chairpersons of Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Balochistan participated in the concluding ceremony.

The participants, while presenting their feedback, appreciated the organizers for arranging training on such an important aspect of livestock genetics and suggested that more training should be conducted. At the end of the session, honorary shields and certificated were distributed among the resource persons and participants by the chief guest.

Bovine Reproduction and Artifical Insemination

The title of training was "BOVINE REPRODUCTION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION". The training was intended for veterinary professionals from all over Pakistan. The training was held on October 24th -28th 2022. Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri (Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam) was the chief guest in the closing ceremony. The concluding ceremony was held on October 28, 2022.

The participants were awarded with shields and certificates at the end.

Second meeting of SIAB-NCLBG&G held online on August 19, 2022

Second meeting of SIAB-NCLBG&G held online on August 19, 2022 at 5:00PM. The meeting was hosted by PMAS-AAUR. Academic and industrial members from Sahiwal Cattle Breeder Society, Buffalo Breeder Association Punjab, Iowa State University, USA, Livestock Improvement Association, New Zealand and Joint Laboratory on livestock and forage Genetics Resources, Beijing, China participated in the meeting. Prof. Dr. M. Sajjad Khan VC-CUVAS Bahawalpur chaired the meeting and agenda was presented by Dr. Ghulam Bilal, CPD-NCLBG&G. Scientific Directors from all sub-centers (except UPR and LUAWMS) participated in the meeting. Important discussions and decisions were made to complete the KPIs of the project and to develop academia-industry linkages for sustainability of the NCLBG&G. At the end, the Chair thanked all members for sparing valuable time for this national cause and encouraged all stakeholders to work in close collaboration with project administration in order to make the NCLBG&G a success story.

The National Center for Livestock Breeding, Genetics & Genomics organized 6 th Professional 5 days training at institute of Animal & Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

The title of training was “Animal Performance Recording, Data Collection and analysis for Genetic Improvement”. The training was intended for veterinary professional from all over Pakistan. The training was held on July 18, 2022. Prof. Dr. M. Sajjad Khan VC CUVAS Bahawalpur was the chief guest in the closing ceremony. He stressed hard the significance of data collection for breed improvement and its effective utilizations.

The concluding ceremony was held on July 22, 2022. Dr. Ghulam Bilal (CPD) briefly introduced the project objective of improving genetic potential of real livestock breeds through technological.

The participants was awarded with shields and certificates at the end.

Meeting of Investment Committee (IC) of NCLBG&G

A meeting of Investment Committee for Endowment Fund of NCLBG&G was held on March 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the committee room of the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Dr. Muhammad Moaeen-ud-Din, Central Project Director, chaired the meeting while meeting M. Aqeel Sultan (Registrar), SyedaIramUmer (Treasurer) Dr. Ikram Ali Malik (Chairman Federal Board) and Dr. Ghulam Bilalattended the meeting.

Dr. Muhammad Moaeen-ud-Din briefed the committee on NCLBG&G project, Endowment fund of NCLBG&G and its ToRs as per approved PC-1, Mandate of the Investment Committee (IC) and Mandate of the National Steering Committee (NSC) regarding disbursement of Endowment Fund of NCLBG&G.

The committee took important decision regarding investment of NCLBG&G endowment funds in light of rule & regulations on the subject. All the inputs given by the members were commendable particularly Dr. Ikram Ali Malikwho shared his valuable experiences on the subject. Moreover, earlier the committee was constituted by worthy Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. NadeemAkhtarAbbasi who took special measures to streamline the NCLBG&G project keeping in view the national interest.

Visit of Dr. Muhammad Moaeen-ud-Din to Canada

Dr. Muhammad Moaeen-ud-Din visited Vancouver Canada in July 2018 to attend annual Animal Science Conference and Trade Show 2018. He presented several talks over there in local goat population. He highlighted the importance of goat in economy of poor and landless farmers in Pakistan during his oral talks. He also visited dairy goat and dairy cow farms during his visit to Canada and found that our local goat have capability to produce as much milk as western dairy goat can, particular DDP breed of South Punjab if it is reared at scientific level in Pakistan. It could be a substantial source of cheese that has many medicinal effects especially against allergies.

Another important objective of the visit was to develop collaboration with international community, particularly in Canada. During his visit, he met many scientists and explored the opportunity to have collaborative research that would be beneficial for Pakistan. Scientist i.e. Filipo and Evelline show their interest to become the part of NCLBG&G. The visit was funded by HEC travel grant.