Livestock and Dairy Development Department - Extension, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

05/10/2026

Improving Breed Improvement Services - Leading to improved Productivity and Food Security

A comprehensive screening of breeding bulls was conducted at the Semen Production Unit (SPU), Jamrud as part of the Department’s ongoing animal health surveillance and semen quality assurance efforts.

The activity was led by Dr. Shazia, Deputy Director, Provincial Disease Investigation Laboratory, Directorate of Epidemiology, with samples collected by Dr. Muneeb and the SPU team as per prescribed protocols. Dr. Muhammad Zubair, Director Breed Improvement, and Dr. Inamullah Khan, Deputy Director Breed Improvement, were also present.

A coordinated effort to ensure healthy breeding bulls, quality semen production and stronger Artificial Insemination services across the Merged Districts.

01/10/2026

The Honorable Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inaugurated the Ehsaas-e-Bezuban Sehat Gaarhi Program of Livestock and Dairy Development Department (Extension);A major initiative aimed at bringing quality livestock services directly to the doorsteps of livestock farmers across the province.

The program will further extend doorstep livestock services to unattended, remote and underserved areas of the province, ensuring improved access to essential veterinary and livestock services for farmers.

The department already has a fleet of 65 Mobile Veterinary Clinics (MVCs) operating across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the new initiative, 43 additional field units will be deployed, comprising 25 new Mobile Veterinary Clinics and 18 Mobile Milk Quality Testing Laboratories. This expansion will significantly strengthen the reach and coverage of livestock service delivery across the province.

The Mobile Veterinary Clinics will provide timely and quality veterinary services, including animal treatment, vaccination, reproductive services and other essential livestock health interventions. The Mobile Milk Quality Testing Laboratories will facilitate on-the-spot testing of milk quality, supporting food safety, quality assurance and better returns for livestock farmers.

A key feature of the program is digital and real-time data collection. Field activities and services provided to livestock farmers will be recorded online, strengthening monitoring, transparency, accountability and evidence-based decision-making.

26/09/2026

Director General Livestock & Dairy Development (Extension) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Asal Khan, visited Civil Veterinary Hospital Gumbat District Kohat, as part of routine monitoring visits to field formations.

During the visit, service delivery, veterinary facilities and operational performance were reviewed. The Chief Secretary’s District Service Delivery Indicators were also assessed and found satisfactory, reflecting continued efforts towards improving the quality, accessibility and responsiveness of livestock services at the grassroots level.

The visit reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to regular field monitoring, performance-based service delivery and responsive veterinary services for livestock farmers across the province.

14/09/2026

19/08/2026

ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان میں مویشیوں کی حفاظتی ویکسینیشن مہم کا دائرہ کار وسیع کر دیا گیا ہے۔ ڈسٹرکٹ ڈائریکٹر لائیو سٹاک ڈی آئی خان ڈاکٹر محمد انوار بلوچ صاحب کی ہدایت پر، اب یہ مہم سی وی ڈی نائیویلا، گرہ غوث شاہ، گرہ طاہر اور شورکوٹ کے علاقوں میں بھی جاری ہے۔
اس مہم کے تحت مویشیوں کو ایف ایم ڈی، ایل ایس ڈی، اور پی پی آر جیسی مہلک بیماریوں سے بچاؤ کے ٹیکے لگائے جا رہے ہیں تاکہ جانوروں کی صحت کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے اور مال مویشی کے نقصانات سے بچا جا سکے۔
کاشتکاروں اور زمینداروں سے درخواست ہے کہ وہ ویٹرنری ٹیم کے ساتھ مکمل تعاون کریں۔ اگر مزید کسی کو ویکسینیشن یا علاج (ٹریٹمنٹ) کی ضرورت ہو، تو وہ اپنے قریبی ویٹرنری سینٹر سے رابطہ کریں۔ شکریہ!

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

A consultative meeting was held between representatives of UNIDO Vienna, UNIDO Pakistan and Livestock and Dairy Development Department - Extension, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss the Proposed PAFAID Phase - II project.

UNIDO has successfully implemented the Meat Value Chain Development Project (PAFAID) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Building on its successful completion, UNIDO, in collaboration with JICA, is now working on Phase-II of the same project.

Livestock Fisheries & Cooperatives Department KP