Ensuring Day-One Competence, as defined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), is now a global requirement for veterinary graduates, and Pakistan must urgently adopt it. Day-One Competence refers to the set of minimum knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors that a veterinarian must demonstrate independently on the very first day of...
The livestock and dairy sector forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, national food security, and agricultural growth in countries like Pakistan. It is not merely a traditional occupation but a major economic force that supports millions of families, contributes significantly to GDP, and supplies essential nutrition in the form of milk, meat, and by-products. In...
Bio-risk management in veterinary sciences is essential not only for the protection of students, faculty, and laboratory staff but also plays a critical role in safeguarding the national economy, public health, and national security. Zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as H1N1, COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu, and other epidemics, have clearly demonstrated that...
Artificial insemination (AI) is a cornerstone technology in modern livestock production, offering numerous advantages that directly improve farm productivity and profitability. By introducing semen from genetically superior bulls into female animals without natural mating, AI allows farmers to produce healthier, more productive offspring with higher milk yields, better growth rates, and improved fertility. In Pakistan,...
Pakistan’s livestock sector is a highly valuable national asset that forms the backbone of rural income, food security, and economic development. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the livestock sector contributes 23.5% to the national GDP and accounts for 63.6% of the growth in agriculture, while more than 37% of the rural workforce is linked...
Pakistan’s livestock and dairy sector is one of the country’s most valuable economic assets, contributing approximately 23.5% of agricultural output and providing employment to over 37% of the rural population. This sector is vital for national food security, rural income, livelihoods, and foreign exchange earnings. Pakistan is home to over 225 million animals, including cows,...
Pakistan’s livestock sector—home to more than 220 million animals—is the backbone of rural livelihoods, national food security, and the country’s economic stability. Despite its enormous size and contribution, the regulatory framework governing veterinary pharmaceuticals remains fragmented, outdated, and insufficiently specialized. While the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is responsible for overseeing both human and...
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is currently under severe climatic stress, and within this context, the livestock and dairy sector is both highly vulnerable and full of opportunities. Livestock is not only the backbone of the rural economy but also a primary source of livelihood for millions of families. At the same time, this sector is a...
Pakistan’s commercial supply chains continue to face significant disruption as key border crossings with Afghanistan remain suspended or operate intermittently due to heightened security tensions. The freeze at Torkham and Chaman has stalled bilateral trade, blocked transit cargo en route to Central Asia, and caused thousands of containers to accumulate at Karachi and Port Qasim...
Pakistan’s dairy sector, a cornerstone of rural livelihoods and national food security, is facing a severe crisis. The widening input–output imbalance—where rising production costs are not matched by milk prices—is pushing millions of small farmers to the brink of collapse. Pakistan produces around 70 million tons of milk annually, yet 8 million households, contributing 80%...
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